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[Amps] Alpha 78 problem

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Subject: [Amps] Alpha 78 problem
From: 2 at vc.net (2)
Date: Thu Jul 17 08:13:41 2003
>Hi,
>
>just returned from Albania where there is an Alpha 78. This amp has a
>problem. When you turn the amp on, there is a huge insertion loss on receive
>(like the amp would be in operate mode immediately). We were able to bypass
>this problem using 2 relays outside of the amp but for sure would be nice to
>have it fixed later this year when we return to Albania.
>Any hint/help of what could be broken is greatly appreciated.
>
***   I would check the input reed-relay first off.  If it's bad, the 
Matsushita RSD RF reed relay is an upgrade since it has Rh-Au contacts.  
In single-lots, these relays cost $11 ea.  

>73sss
>
>Carsten, DL6LAU (ZA/DL6LAU - OP @ ZA1A last week) 
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Rich, AG6K, 805-386-3734, www.somis.org / new e-mail adr r@somis.org

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