> can I use a regular power supply type diode to replace it?
No, but you should be able to use a Schottkey diode it would have
a similar low forward voltage drop.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 5/4/2012 10:57 AM, RAY FRIESS wrote:
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> If it turns out to be a bad diode, and I cant gind a germanium, can I use a
> regular power supply type diode to replace it? Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 07:55:45
> -0700
> From: gzook@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: [Amps] SB 200 problem
> To: rayfrijr@msn.com; amps@contesting.com; boatanchors@mailman.qth.net
>
> Check the germanium diode that provides the voltage for the "forward" or, in
> this case, the power output, indication. There are 2-diodes, 1 for forward
> and 1 for reverse (SWR position). It sounds like the forward diode is bad.
> Very common!
> Also, clean the meter switch. Glen, K9STH
>
> Website: http://k9sth.com
> From: RAY FRIESS<rayfrijr@msn.com>
> To: amps@contesting.com; boatanchors
> <boatanchors@mailman.qth.net>; FLBOATANCHORS<flboatanchors@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 4, 2012 9:30 AM
> Subject: [Amps] SB 200 problem
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> I have a Heath SB 200 amp that is working fine with one exception. The
> meter is not functioning in the power out position.It reads fine for high
> voltage, grid, and SWR functions, just not for power output. I have to use
> an external wattmeter to tuneupand check power output. I thought it might be
> just my amp until the other day when I was at a ham friends of mine, and he
> told me he had the same problemwith his SB 200. Anyone else had this problem
> and know what to do to fix it?
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