[AMPS] RE: Down Alpha 89

[John Fielding]

Had a Gecko fall off the ceiling once when I was working 2m EME and
caused a "helluva" bang when it fell across the high voltage capacitor
bank.  Certainly wakes you up!!!

John	ZS5JF

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> From: Gary G Dein <k9aw@mozcom.com>
> To: AMPS@contesting.com; ETO_ALPHA@qth.net
> Subject: [AMPS] RE: Down Alpha 89 
> Date: 28 January 1999 06:07
> 
> 
> Further investigation as to why components blew reveals a
> Gecko (small tropical lizard) crawled up into unit entering
> from exhaust fan. Decided to try and take up residence on
> power supply board. Fried itself and my components. Am
> going to install a screen once I get the parts ordered to
> restore unit. I have owned this piece of equipment since
> September 1994 and it has performed flawlessly. I operate
> in all major contest, on all bands and modes and have had
> NO other problems. Up until this point, when I've turned on
> my Alpha it's delivered. 73 de Gary - K9AW/DU6
> ----------
> > From: Herb Rosenberg <herbr@netcom.com>
> > To: Gary G Dein <k9aw@mozcom.com>
> > Subject: Re: [AMPS] Down Alpha 89 - Assistance Sought
> > Date: Thursday, 28 January, 1999 9:38 AM
> > 
> > 
> > Gary,
> > 
> > Sorry to hear that your alpha blew up.  I was just wondering, was
this a 
> > brand new one, or one you had for a while?  I am thinking about 
> > purchasing a new 89, so your posting got my attention.
> > 
> > Thanks and good luck.
> > 
> > Herb - KG6OK
>  
> 
> 
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