I am keeping my 89. I can tighten set-screws, and if necessary I can replace
vernier drives.
de Paul, W8AEF
From: Kees - pa7two
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 5:48 AM
To: w8aef@q.com ; dezrat1242@yahoo.com ; AMP reflector ADD MESSAGE
Subject: RE: [Amps] Best Alpha amp
However, the fact that you guys sold the unit says it all ... A really good
device you keep in the shack, right?
Vy 73, de Kees - PA7TWO - M5TWO
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> From: w8aef@q.com
> To: dezrat1242@yahoo.com; amps@contesting.com
> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 08:07:53 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Best Alpha amp
>
> My new (to me) 89 also developed vernier slipping and tightening the
> setscrews solved the problem.
>
> de Paul, W8AEF
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Turner
> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 11:59 AM
> To: Amps
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Best Alpha amp
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
> On Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:06:33 -0600, John wrote:
>
> >>SNIP
>
> The 89 was good but developed
> two problems. A small cap in the LV power supply shorted (which I repaired
> myself) and the vernier drive mechanism started slipping. It would have cost
> a
> small fortune to have Alpha do the repair so I sold it as is.
>
> Performance-wise, it was excellent. Couldn't ask for better.
>
>
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