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Re: Big Triode
Subject: Re: Big Triode
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 13:16:46 -0400 (EDT)
From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>snip>
> a). Tie both grids together and treat as a simple triode.
> b). Tie grid 2 to the B+ supply through a suitable high wattage
dropping resistor.
> c). Tie grid 2 to grid 1 through a dropping resistor.
> d). Tie grid 2 to the center tap of your filament transformer.
> Your 0.001 mfd mica cap should be O.K. for your tank cap. Make sure
> you provide a tuning tap on every turn of the top 1/3rd or so of your
> tank
> coil so you can 'dial this thing in' once the secondary is installed.
> Perhaps John Freau can be of more help on this than I.
> Good luck, and nice score!
> rwstephens
>>
Not much I can add to what Robert said above, I'm not familiar with this
particular tube. I've heard that some tubes "don't like" the grids to
be
connected together -- don't know if this is critical -- I would
certainly try
it. I would just try "everything" and see what works best -- best way
to
learn too. Tube coil construction can be "touchy", it can make a big
difference (for the better) if everything is just right to keep the tube
"happy", (being very scientific here, :-)
Have fun, be safe,
John Freau