[Heathkit] SB-200 Problem

[john]

Yes, it's unfortunate someone chose to grind their axe at your expense.

John K5MO





At 10:48 AM 5/24/2005, jbrannig at optonline.net wrote:
>This is the second time this week that I posted a simple, straight forward 
>message and got a snotty response from some self proclaimed "water walker".
>
>I'm done.........
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: km1h <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
>Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 9:58 am
>Subject: Re: [Heathkit] SB-200 Problem
>
> >
> > >> Id start by removing the Measures mods as they are voodo science.
> > >> Its not
> > >> easy to find 33-47 Ohm 2W carbons these days but Id rewind
> > >> original spec
> > >> parasitics.
> >
> >
> > > I've had Measures parasitic suppressors in my SB-220 for years.
> > > There is no switch arching, spitting or strange noises.
> > > Voodoo, yes, effective, absolutely......
> > > Jim
> >
> >
> > You would have the same results by doing some basic PM and
> > replacing the
> > parasitic resistors every 10 years or so. Ive had several 200's
> > (of the
> > roughly 300 Ive done) in here for 6M conversions that had the
> > resistors in
> > the low KOhm range and still no arcing switch.
> >
> > The grid circuit voodoo does nothing but decrease stage gain so
> > you need
> > more drive for the same output. As long as grid current is kept
> > within the
> > safe range there is no damage to the tubes; any extra power is
> > simply added
> > to the output.
> >
> > It often amazes me that so many havent a clue to how a GG amp
> > works. And
> > then spend money on junk from someone else with the same lack of
> > understanding.
> >
> > Carl
> > KM1H
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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