[AMPS] AL-80B

[jeg]

To:             	<amps@contesting.com>
Subject:        	[AMPS] AL-80B
Date sent:      	Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:39:05 -0400

> 
> And, I can see why you guys fight so much on the reflector.  No
> where did I say that we stuck our hand inside the live amp, that is
> why they have a meter switch to observe the voltage with the cover
> closed.  It was an examination of the drawing that revealed that this
> was the normal condx for that amp.  Anyway, I am not looking for
> any comments back from the normal few.  Thanks again.
You would depend on a voltmeter reading to save your life???   I would 
NEVER put my hands inside an amp without first disconnecting (and 
then checking again to make sure it is disconnected) the primary AC 
power, and then shorting B+ with a shorting stick in case a bleeder 
resistor failed.

BTW, on my homebrew micro controlled amp, after 10 minutes inactivity 
the micro drops the B+ to save electricity.


Jack, WB8BFS

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