{Collins} 32S-3 power output?
I am trying to solve a few problems with a round 32S-3 I am restoring. It has been in storage for 12+ years so it needs a little TLC.
One problem is drive/output power. I don’t have a way to measure PEP, so I am just going on the steady state output in the LOCK KEY position through a power meter (calibrated) to a 50 ohm load.
I did a detailed alignment, tweaked everything per the manual. The following power reading are with everything adjusted for maximum output.
3.6 MHz 75 W
7.1 MHz 70 W
14.2 MHz 60 W
21.2 MHz 25 W
28 MHz 23 W
Does this seem reasonable? A little surprised at the dramatic drop off at 21MHz and above. Has anyone else taken these measurements on a working 32S-3?
I tested all tubes including the 6146’s. They at least work, but I know that doesn’t tell me how well they work in the circuits in the 32S or at high frequencies. I have not replaced any.
73, Grayson
KJ7UM
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