[Hallicrafters] Re: Replacing rect tubes with diodes - KISS
Kenneth G. Gordon
kgordon2006 at verizon.net
Wed Feb 13 13:11:46 EST 2008
On 13 Feb 2008 at 11:40, Bob Kulow wrote:
> Whenever I replace a rectifier tube with silicon
> diodes, I change the filter circuit from capacitor
> input to choke input by reconnecting the first
> electrolytic capacitor to the "downstream" side of the
> filter choke or resistor. This lowers the B+ somewhat
> and improves regulation as well.
What an absolutely excellent idea! Good job, Robert!
I will most certainly add that to my KISS file. :-)
Ken Gordon W7EKB
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