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Subject: [Amps] Alpha 86
From: 2 at vc.net (rlm)
Date: Wed Mar 5 12:43:55 2003

>I am about to acquire an Alpha 86 which has some bandswitch damage.  Can 
>anyone
>comment on experiences replacing bandwitch wafers in this amplifier?  I've
>checked with Alpha and parts are available.
>
>Any comments in general about the 86?  

I would measure the resistance of the suppressor resistances when 
installing the new bandswitch.  Alpha uses bandswitches that normally 
don't arc from the HF voltages present.
>
gud luck, Vic 

-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734, AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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