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Re: [Amps] AL-82 opinions

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Subject: Re: [Amps] AL-82 opinions
From: Bill Turner <dezrat1242@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:38:37 -0800
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On Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:58:17 -0800, Dave wrote:

>4.  Noisy, but it moves a LOT of air across the tubes.

REPLY:

A lot of amps have this problem. How about lowering the fan speed with a
resistor then shorting it out when you go to transmit. A 555 timer IC could
be used to  keep the fan running for a while after going back to RX if
desired. 

This sounds so good I think I'll add it to my amp.  :-)

73, Bill W6WRT
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