[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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