[MRCA] ART-13 Power Output Poll

[Joe Munson]

I just got off of our Local 3885 Noon Sunday AM net with my T-47,/kART 13.  It shows around 2 amps on the RF amp meter, and 100 watts on the Bird Wattmeter.  I have a 1120 PF bread slicer between the external cap and ground, set to about 900 PF.  The antenna is a 250 foot flattop, fed with ladder line tuned by a large homebrew balanced tuner, using the B&W 1000 series coils , swinging link and large banna jacks for the jackbar.  I can load it up to over a 100 watts on the bird, but do not.  The plate current keyed, but no audio, is just over 130 mills, and on voice peaks 180 mills.  I use a MN 32 desk mic, a T-17B ( the plastic one, with the  7 large holes), or a T-26A wihich uses a Western Electdric F-1 element.  I achieve great audio reports with all. I have 3 different A -13's and all have simular charateristics.  I have a DY 12 dynaamotour that gives simular results.  

Joe Munson
WA4VAG
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