In a message dated 2/11/04 12:33:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, kb1gfv@arrl.net
writes:
> I am getting old, but before I replace the switch I thouht I check the
> idilling plate current (80 as specified) by shorting the keying line to
> ground. Now that I have replaced the switch I get an idling plate
> current of 150. I am wondering what this might fortell or what I might
> check if all is not well???
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Tim
> W1WCI
>
>
Tim, if you are getting more idle current than is specified then your zener
diode has gone. I don't recall if they use that electronic baising on that
amp, but if they do, whatever sets the bias voltage is gone. I would look at
that component first of all. Good Luck 73 Louie
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