[AMPS] Re:(AMPS) sb-200 troubles

Rich Measures measures@vcnet.com
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 09:01:14 -0700




>
>the rf safety choke is there for a definite safety reason---to blow from the
>dc supply gitting thru the plate blocking cap--check it--bet it shorted.
>new call w5set.

When the DC blocker fails without a "safety choke" being present, the 
Load C itself acts as a protective spark gap, arcs,  and shorts the HV to 
ground.  

>73 de KB5VCA    Steve & Darlene
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