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[AMPS] AL-1200 Blower

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Subject: [AMPS] AL-1200 Blower
From: 2@vc.net (measures)
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 10:14:25 -0800
>
>On Wed, 6 Dec 2000 09:48:45 -0600 , Brakob, Hans wrote:
>
>>Just installed a new AL-1200 yesterday.
>>The blower is kinda loud, like sitting in the back row of a DC-9 with full 
>reverse thrusters.
>>I notice the blower has wiring options for 4 speeds (it comes wired for 3rd 
>gear).
>>Has anyone rewired for lower speeds and used the amp for contesting?  
>_____________________________________________________________________
>
>I can only offer some advice if you're planning on using the AL-1200
>for RTTY.  I had one several years ago and smoked the 80/160 tank coil
>twice while RTTY contesting.  IOW, the AL-1200 cooling is marginal for
>full-power, full-carrier operation.  I'd be careful about reducing the
>fan speed.  After replacing the tank coil, I held it to less than 1 kW
>out and had no problems.  
>
>The problem is that the exhaust air from the tube is dumped into the
>cabinet rather than being vented outside. .....

Incredible

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-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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