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Re: [Amps] Alpha 86

To: "gudguyham@aol.com" <gudguyham@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Alpha 86
From: c miller <c_miller_1@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 17:18:19 +0000
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Hey there,

Quick glance at the schematic makes me think you may have a open fuse in your 
slow start section.  Try checking F3, F4, or the associated resistors.  

Chris
VE3CEA 


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> On Nov 8, 2022, at 10:27, gudguyham--- via Amps <amps@contesting.com> wrote:
> 
> Check R8 and make sure it’s not open.
> 
> 
> Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 9:21 AM, David Tenenbaum <dmt013@gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I have an Alpha 86 that I have been using set up for 110v, and finally have 
> access to 220v, so looking forward to seeing what it can REALLY put out. 
> Unfortunately I have made the jumper changes (terminal in the back for 110 
> operation has locations 1&2 jumpered, 3&4 jumpered, and 5&6 jumpered, but for 
> 220 only locations 2&3 are jumpered), and the unit fails to light up or come 
> online. I hear a single relay activation when I hit the "On" switch, but no 
> lights or fan.
> 
> Fearing I hurt the unit I restored it to 110v operation and all is good. I 
> set it back to 220v and same problem. I checked continuity from the plug's 
> ground to chassis ground, and the hot leads show continuity to the right 
> places. I have been using a 220v SB200 on that outlet just fine.
> 
> Any thoughts or leads appreciated! Never thought I would have a problem just 
> switching supply voltages....
> 
> Best,
> 
> David
> N1RO/VE3TMK 
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