[Heathkit] Finned plate caps on DX-100 finals

[Carl]

Not necessary but they do keep the plates seals cool. The clip on is the 
next choice and ceramic is the absolute worse.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Poole" <wa1rkt at arrl.net>
To: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2011 8:18 AM
Subject: [Heathkit] Finned plate caps on DX-100 finals


>
> Are those finned plate caps on the 6146's in the DX-100 really
> necessary?  They're a bit of a pain to get on and off.  Seems like
> something like the porcelain caps used with the 1625's, or spring
> clips like the KWM-2 uses (same final tube) would work better.  I get
> it that they're supposed to dissipate heat but other radios that use
> 6146's don't seem to need them so I'm inclined to ditch them here
> too, unless there is a good reason not to.
>
> Rick WA1RKT
>
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