I looked at the 222 MHz 12 volt supply. It is really hosed. Three of the six
2N3771 transistors are shorted and I have open emitter resistors, so it was a
catastrophic failure. Someone asked what kind of power supply it was. The
supply was an old Meshna Surplus buy from about 1972, so I guess it does not
owe me much at this point. It is an industrial series pass type linear supply
good for 25 amps or so. I should just buy a modern one and be done with it.
Just the aluminum resistors 0.1 ohm 10 watt cost $17 each and I need at least
three. Minimum order from Digi Key is ten pieces! Time for a new supply! I
wonder if the place got hit by lightning over the winter? I am sure finding a
lot of blown out stuff!
Thanks all for the tips on recovering the log. I have a small hard drive
caddy already. All I need is a computer to hook it in to. The darn laptop has
the hard drive hidden so well, I can’t even find it. Life is getting way too
difficult for me. I should take up a less exciting hobby. These explosions and
burning parts are getting old. As for a new hobby, the XYL has already ruled
out flying, boating, deep sea fishing, car racing, motorcycle racing, horses,
and even target shooting. My choices are a bit limited. She likes stamp
collecting and flower arranging.
73
Dave K1WHS
From: WA2TEO@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 11:36 AM
To: k1whs@metrocast.net ; vhfcontesting@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] K1WHS 222 sprint
Dave - ur antennas were working well - u were very loud down this way. Totals
here were 43 X 21 for 10991 distance points. Tnx for the Q's. I will be only be
on late for the 432 sprint. Hope to see a few hearty souls still on the air!
73, Jeff K1TEO
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