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Re: [Amps] Ameritron AL-80A

To: Carl <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Ameritron AL-80A
From: Bill Coleman <aa4lr@arrl.net>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 18:39:06 -0400
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On May 3, 2011, at 2:27 PM, Carl wrote:

> You can call Ameritron direct and get a revised schematic, as well as a Step 
> Start upgrade sheet. IMO the step start is useless in such a small amp and 
> just causes problems.

I added a step-start circuit to my AL-80A, and it reduced the incidence of the 
hard THUMP at power-on. In my opinion it is a simple and worthwhile 
modification.


Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com
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