[AMPS] Low line voltage

[Andrew N. Chesnokov]

Michael Barts wrote:

> I'm trying to set up at a "portable" location for the 160m contest and
>
> discover that the line voltage here is 208VAC, not 220VAC. The amp
> (Alpha
> 76C, 3x8874) docs state that the intended operating range is
> 220-250VAC.
> Will 208VAC be too low? The primary concern would be the filament
> voltage,
> which might be too low on 208. There are no taps on the power
> transformer,
> so I'm stuck. What say ye amp wizards?

   I just run my Alpha78 in CQWW from portable QTH week ago.
   Input voltage was ranging from 165V to 230V. Experienced just
   output power decrease, no other side effects.
   73, Andy UA3AB


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