- 1. [Amps] Alpha 76 (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:02:18 -0500
- I have an old Alpha 76 a two holer that usually perks along nicely at 1400 watts. Imagine my surprise when I lifted the on toggle and nothing happened. An ohm meter check across the 240 volt power pl
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-06/msg00131.html (6,698 bytes)
- 2. [Amps] Alpha 75 (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:39:08 -0500
- Tnx for the comeback Lon and Hal, all that you mentioned ckd ok. I have found a 750 ohm 2 watt carbon resistor that cks shorted, it's in series with the start up relay coil. I expect that when the cu
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-06/msg00134.html (6,619 bytes)
- 3. [Amps] Vacuum Relays (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:12:15 -0500
- Contacts in vacuum relays may be cleaned by switching on/off 60/75 watt 120V bulbs. It is suggested to remove all other circuits first, or else. Bob,w5pvr ____________________________________________
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-06/msg00195.html (6,305 bytes)
- 4. [Amps] Power Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 08:55:58 -0500
- About three weeks ago I posted a problem as I could not turn on my Alpha 76. Turns out that the off / on switch is defective only in the "on" position. This is a very early 2 holer S/N 5032, probably
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-07/msg00002.html (6,874 bytes)
- 5. [Amps] Power Switch (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:03:15 -0500
- A new Power Switch for my Alpha 76 has been located and is on the way. The filter caps have been replaced. a wrong value resistor is next. Soon I'll have a full head of steam in the old tea kettle. M
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-07/msg00037.html (7,029 bytes)
- 6. [Amps] Arcing in C1 and C2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:55:58 -0400
- Roughly, under load, the rf voltage at c1 should be plate voltage times .9 if this arcs the cap plate spacing is too small or the cap is damaged. If c2 arcs the amp is not loaded properly, ck the ant
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-07/msg00184.html (6,484 bytes)
- 7. [Amps] Damage? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:10:07 -0400
- I am somewhat worried that 1500 watts from my old Alpha will damage the electronics in my new car. The antenna is about 75 feet from the garage. Anyone heard of this happening ?. Bob, w5pvr _________
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-07/msg00241.html (6,802 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Amps] Damage? (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:03:36 -0400
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- /archives//html/Amps/2008-07/msg00265.html (8,382 bytes)
- 9. [Amps] Damage (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:42:35 -0400
- There is a little xmitter in the key case. It unlocks the car from 80 feet. Sensitive xcvr, S9+ no doubt. Bob,w5pvr _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@contesting.c
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-07/msg00352.html (6,519 bytes)
- 10. [Amps] Alpha Ip problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 22:16:26 -0400
- The Alpha 76 indicates plate current by converting an 0-1 ma. old 1000 ohm iron vane meter to a volt meter and measuring the voltage drop through a series resistor. The volt meter circuit has an adju
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-08/msg00021.html (6,709 bytes)
- 11. [Amps] Amp Supply LK800 trouble (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:31:18 -0400
- Eric, Forgot to tell you that a defective load cap. padder (lost it's capacity) will cause the trouble you describe. Maybe a near miss lightning discharge did it. Repaired a SB-200 with a bad load ca
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-08/msg00123.html (6,572 bytes)
- 12. Re: [Amps] SB-1000 (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:07:46 -0400
- Joe, Not familiar with the SB-1000 but if it works on all other freq's then of course the 75/80 Meter circuitry is suspect. The most obvious part would be the C1 padder if the amp uses one. Second is
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-08/msg00164.html (7,366 bytes)
- 13. [Amps] IMD and driving power (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:03:57 -0400
- As a general rule if you can reduce your amp driving power in half you gain a 3db reduction in the transceiver IMD. Less in, less out. Bob,w5pvr _______________________________________________ Amps m
- /archives//html/Amps/2008-08/msg00190.html (6,515 bytes)
- 14. [Amps] BLA-1000, Italian 1000/1500 watt Transistor Amp (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:46:28 -0400
- Go to www.rmitaly.com this is an interesting read, all about a new Amp. Info is in English and Italian. Keep scrolling down it's all there. Price is $4000.00, plus shipping. less than comparable amps
- /archives//html/Amps/2010-07/msg00213.html (6,706 bytes)
- 15. [Amps] Alpha 76 Series (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:02:49 -0600
- On power up the Alpha 76 meters light up amber, when the time delay is done they turn green, this is normal. When you talk the lights turn from green to amber then back to green this is also normal.
- /archives//html/Amps/2010-11/msg00542.html (6,957 bytes)
- 16. [Amps] RF in the Audio (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:41:20 -0400
- hi, There have been several posts on rf in the audio recently, this is for info, it happened to me. When I fired up my Ten-Tec Jupiter one morning the guys complained. Checking the TT diagram showed
- /archives//html/Amps/2011-09/msg00154.html (7,322 bytes)
- 17. [Amps] RF in the Audio (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Kirkland" <alpha76@triton.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:08:59 -0400
- Jim, I think your quite right in "seriously choking off your feeders". But please tell me how to use toroids on a 600 ohm open wire line. tnx, Bob,w5pvr No virus found in this outgoing message. Check
- /archives//html/Amps/2011-09/msg00156.html (7,093 bytes)
- 18. [Amps] OT: Antenna Tuner (score: 1)
- Author: Alpha76@triton.net
- Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 21:58:49 -0400 (EDT)
- Anyone have an old "T" Tuner. Balun or swr ind. not needed. Pse. reply off list with Make, Model, and Price. NO MFJ. Bob,w5pvr _______________________________________________ Amps mailing list Amps@c
- /archives//html/Amps/2012-09/msg00011.html (6,476 bytes)
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