[Amps] Henry 2K4 malady?

[Roger (K8RI)]

I mentioned this before, but thought I'd bring it up again as I head no 
comments.

I've had a 2K4 for some time. Physically it's in pretty good shape and 
puts out full power although it took some work to get it there.  (it was 
inexpensive) and it does have a heavy duty plate transformer.  This is, 
they replaced the standard with the equivelant PD.  We it me I'd have 
boosted the voltage to make it a legal limit amp.

At-any-rate, it has two problems.  My guess it was originally hit by 
lightning, but don't know for sure.
I had to replace the bias module (potted Zenner diodes  I think)
The RF sampling line had both piston ceramic caps blown and I replaced 
those as well as the multi-meter switch and RF level pot.
    (the RF forward and reflected readings were erratic.)  However the 
forward and reflected still bounces around after replacing the pot, 
switch, and caps.  The sampling line is no longer available from Henry.
Also the overload relay is *noisy*. The more current you draw the louder 
it gets.

Any socially acceptable suggestions?


73

Roger (K8RI ARRL Life Member)
www.rogerhalstead.com
N833R (World's oldest Debonair)