In a message dated 11/17/2005 11:07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
w9ac@arrl.net writes:
Perhaps 120VAC devices were more prevalent then or
the tap arrangement was too complex? Recent amps designed for use with
either 120VAC or 240VAC do not appear to share this issue. Anyone know what
the difference is?
Paul, W9AC
Modern amps that have 240v operation fed with (hot-hot-bond) setup use the
centertap of the dual primary as the "nuetral point" NOT the home nuetral from
the electrical system. This eliminates the "lost nuetral" problem with the
120v from the different phases senario.
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