> I received a collins 30L-1. The ham who gave it to me said it had not
> been on in over 20 years. I replaced several parts (cap, rest, etc)
> including the 811A tubes. The key down on most of the bands is about 700
> watts or less. I was wondering it the transformer might be bad. The D.C
> volts is about 1800. Do any of you have and suggestions. I am driving
Hi Dan,
When transformers go bad, they either are totally "dead" on one or
more windings or they spew smoke and stink.
Why do you expect your Collins to run a kilowatt out? 600 watts
would be plenty to expect. Do you have a manual, or just the amp?
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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