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Re: [Amps] Brand new updated PS board for Command Technology amplifiers

To: W1QJ Lou Parascondola <gudguyham@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Brand new updated PS board for Command Technology amplifiers
From: Jay Sturtevant <k2ztdx@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:48:50 -0500
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Thank you!!

I would be very thankful to be able to purchase one of your boards from you
for my Command HF2500!

Please let me know how to proceed. I will get a check to you immediately or
use another pay mennt method.

Pat made a great amp!!

THANK YOU!

JAY, K2ZT

On Fri, Jan 19, 2024, 8:10 AM gudguyham--- via Amps <amps@contesting.com>
wrote:

> Recently I had occasion to have to rebuild THREE  power supply units (
> located under the chassis) of the Commander line of amps.  Two HF2500’s and
> one  VHF2000.  Both use the same power supply board.  Unfortunately all 3
> boards were damaged by heat and the traces flaked off the boards in many
> spots.  The traces that didn’t lift normally did when tried to unsolder and
> resolder new parts.  The old boards are basically unsalvageable to
> rebuild.  The boards are obviously old technology.  They are a one time
> board as far as I’m concerned!  As usual confronted with the need, I’ve
> developed a brand new board using new technology on boards with masking
> etc.  I need these boards to professionally rebuild the power supplies in
> these amps.  I don’t trust Gerry rigging these old decrepit boards.  The
> whole amplifier RF deck must be removed from the amp chassis to get to the
> power supply.  You don’t want to go back on after using  band-aid methods
> on the old boards.  These amps are terrific amps and can go another 35
> years with the breath of life from an all new board.  Hopefully within the
> next month I will have these boards ready.  I ordered extra for my supply
> for further repairs and for those who would like to attempt their own
> replacement I will have a limited supply I’ll be offering them fully
> assembled and ready to install The price is unknown at the moment until I
> can fully asses the expenditure.  If interested I’ll take orders on a FCFS
> basis.  I’m going to be installing one in my own personal amp as well. I
> have my own transformer for testing so if you don’t feel confident in doing
> the replacement yourself I only need the RF deck and can do it here.  It’s
> a shame  to see these good old amps sidelined for lack of parts. Thanks for
> reading Lou
>
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