Does anyone still have an inventory of the 76/78 switches? (no, I
haven't called Alpha, this thread got my curiosity up)
I have a 76A that could definitely use a new set.
Thanks,
Jim, N7CXI
James Irving wrote:
> Not familiar with the Alpha, but switch and symptoms sound similar to a
> Dentron MT3000A antenna tuner Flag would come all the way out when button
> depressed, but go back to half when released.
>
> I found the button part of the switch was sliding slightly on the shaft when
> released because of wear. Pulled the button off and wrapped a single layer
> of scotch double sided tape around the square shaft end; about 1/8 inch was
> left to overhang the front end of shaft. Fold it to cover the front of shaft
> facing you.
>
> Hope this helps...
>
> 73 - Jim - K9JFK
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:34:58 -0400
> From: Charles Johnson <k4zrj@bellsouth.net>
> Subject: [Amps] Alpha 76/78 front panel 'flag' buttons
> To: amps@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <4BA99672.2030500@bellsouth.net>
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> Does anyone know how to go about repairing one of the front panel 'flag'
> buttons on the Alpha 76/78 amps? My 78 has a green flag on the CW button
> that will only raise about half way. Is there an easy way to remove the
> front of the button for repair and/or inspection? Thanks.
> 73, Charlie, K4ZRJ
>
>
>
>
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