On Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:55:45 +0100, Chris Tran GM3WOJ wrote:
>>Well, I have opened the L7 and have mechanically defeated the interlocks
>>and removed the plate caps.
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Even with the interlocks un-defeated, be careful. Ameritron several
years ago made a wiring error on at least one AL-1200 (mine) which
caused about 400 vdc to appear on the HV line with the interlock
open!!
I sent a note to the factory including schematic showing the wiring
error but they never even replied. I did hear later through a third
party that it caused quite a stir at the factory. As far as I know
there was never a recall or even notification to the amateur
community. I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't a number of
AL-1200s out there right now with this potentially deadly mistake
still inside.
I know your amp is an L7, but the point is be careful anyway.
73, Bill W7TI
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