[Amps] AL-1200 Current Limit Relay Noise

Tom W8JI w8ji at w8ji.com
Fri Nov 3 12:45:32 EST 2006


> Anyone know what causes the filter cap current
> limiting relay / 20 ohm resistor combo (RLY3) to sound
> off in an Ameritron AL-1200?

 That is an AC relay, not a dc relay.

That buzz sometimes comes from the mounting screw being too 
tight. Other than that or realigning the coil to the moving 
contact bar, the only choice is replacing the relay.

73 Tom 




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