Pull the time delay tube and measure for "filament" continuity. Also
visually check for a cracked base. If the unit is bad then jumper the thru
path pins in the socket. Then remember to wait a good 2 minutes before going
into transmit. Ive never liked the 75 second period and yes I know Eimac
says 60 seconds is OK.
Also remove the bottom cover and check for filament voltage at the sockets.
Those are the basic tests before getting into the DC relay path.
Carl
KM1H
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken" <KI4ZED@comcast.net>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: [Amps] MLA-2500
> Ok guys need some help.
>
> I went to an estate sale today and bought a MLA-2500 amp. I swear the amp
> has never been used. The previous owner has passed and he was a wealthy
> man,
> no children ect.
> The amp has never had a power plug installed, the various connectors on
> the
> rear show no sign of use, no scratches on ALC, relay or coax connectors.
> Relays show no sign of ever being energized.
>
> Got it for a steal..I hope.
>
> The problem..
>
> The ready light never comes on. When I tried to tune the amp, no relays
> actuate. Reading the very slim operating instructions
> I see you need to install the delay relay and the control relay, they are
> installed and "look" ok.
> Plate voltage is as specified in the manual. I have hooked up the relay
> cable from radio to amp, no ALC yet.
> Unit is wired for 220 and I ran a new dedicated 220 line. Yes, I have 220
> at
> the plug.
>
> I'm thinking it may be the delay relay. Some of you already know it's a
> 6no75t vacuum type.
>
> Any suggestions before I tear into serious trouble shooting?
>
>
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