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Old July 26th 07, 04:35 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Doug Smith W9WI[_2_] Doug Smith W9WI[_2_] is offline
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Default Tube Power Oscillator not working properly

On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:22:56 -0500, Bob Liesenfeld wrote:
Loading the circuit more reduces the pp voltage in the tank. And since
the tank Z is about 200R, p=e(squared)/r so p=1.6 watts in the tank
circuit.


Where are you getting the "200R" value from? (And what is 'R'?)


200R is British for 200 ohms.

(which does seem a bit low for a proper match, for 1kv plate voltage and
~300w RF out shouldn't the tank Z be closer to 3,000 ohms?)

(or is my sleep deprivation showing?)