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Re: [Amps] Pictures of number 1

To: "Paul Decker" <kg7hf@comcast.net>, <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Pictures of number 1
From: "Bill W5WVO" <w5wvo@cybermesa.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 17:41:30 -0600
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There are two extraneous spaces in the URL. The correct URL is:

http://home.comcast.net/~kg7hf/6m_3cx800a7_amp/build%20pictures/PIC_0247.JPG

Bill W5WVO


Paul Decker wrote:
> Here are some pictures of the work in progress. It's not so pretty,
> but so far, everything inside is working. There is still lots to do
> though.  
> 
> 
> 
> The underside, still quite a bit to do here with the input circuit.
> 
> http
> ://home.comcast.net/~kg7hf/6m_3cx800a7_amp/build%20pictures/PIC_0247.
> JPG  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> This is the control and metering section, I'm using a WS7D triode
> control board. This section is almost done, you can see the filament
> transformer, monitor LED's , and control board. There is also another
> low voltage transformer and rectifier for the switch mode supply.
> Those large caps are 3900 uF @ 400V caps which are fed by a 1000v piv
> 35A bridge rectifier to produce the DC for the switcher. Also, step
> start and HV (well medium voltage) relays are installed..      
> 
> http
> ://home.comcast.net/~kg7hf/6m_3cx800a7_amp/build%20pictures/PIC_0250.
> JPG  
> 
> 
> 
> This picture is an overall picture but shows the RF deck and tubes as
> well as the blower. The guts of the HV switcher will go to the right
> (under in this pic since the amp is on it's side) of the blower. The
> transformer next to the blower allows 220 v operation since the
> blower is only 115 and I didn't want to run another wire to support
> both 110 and 220 in the cabinet...and yes, I did figure out later I
> don't need that transformer that I could get 110 from the center tap
> of a 220 input. Live and learn!       
> 
> http
> ://home.comcast.net/~kg7hf/6m_3cx800a7_amp/build%20pictures/PIC_0254.
> JPG  
> 
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> 
> So, HV and RF deck next.
> 
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> 
> Thanks for all the help, I've got at least a few more questions to
> ask before it's all over! 
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> 
> Paul (KG7HF)
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