[Hallicrafters] HT-32A finals resting current

[rbethman]

Jeff,

I'd have to break out the manual, but I never did the SS of the power 
supply.

I do know the bias on the HT-37 was 49V.  What you need for 6293s, I 
have no idea at all.

Bob - N0DGN



On 9/27/2014 12:21 PM, Jeff wrote:
> Does anyone know what the resting current (standby) should be for 
> 6293s in an HT-32A?
>
> I recently put solid state rectifiers in the rig, lifting the 5V 
> filaments out (original transformer, and I'd like to keep it that 
> way.) Obviously voltages are higher throughout, but so far, no problems.
>
> I have a meter on the HV line right now, and have the bias set for 
> about 52 mA at rest (standby position), 250 mA at 100 watts carrier.  
> I increased the value of the resistor in series with the bias pot 
> (R62) to give me more control over the resting current Before doing 
> this, the lowest I could get the bias current was around 80 mA.  I'm 
> using the 50-60 mA range based upon all the rest of my hollow state 
> gear, so I'd appreciate anyone's more learned advice.
>
> Jeff
> WB3JIH