[BC] Re: Simple question

[Rick Brashear]

In a broadcast situation I think that is a great idea.  Of course, using it
as I will in an Amateur Radio environment it's not necessary.  
Rick


I recall those years back when I had to 'mother' 8008's, 875's etc etc.  
In those days stations signed off at Midnight and back on at 6 AM...
The DJ usually got there about 5 minutes prior to air-time and did
not understand the nature of these beasts when they were cold...
besides...its was not - his - job to go to the transmitter to reset
the breaker!

There had to be a better way  - 

That turned out to be a simple mod to the transmitter that kept
the filaments of the Merc-Vapors on (in some cases at reduced 
voltage).  Thus the fussy tubes stayed warm and leaped to live
upon Plate-On without tripping the breaker.

Clay Freinwald- Seattle