Thread: Class C amps and saturation (again)
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Old November 5th 06, 07:39 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew,rec.radio.cb
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Default Class C amps and saturation (again)
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On 5 Nov 2006 10:26:11 -0800, "Telstar Electronics"
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Saturation is most ofen an undesireable effect... that causes
distortion in amplifiers.

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Saturation is only undesirable in LINEAR amplifiers. In non-linear
amps which are often used for CW, RTTY or FM, saturation is good
because it improves efficiency. Distortion in those applications is
unimportant.

Bill, W6WRT
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