[Amps] Ameritron band switch repair

[Bryan Swadener]

The current D550 is rated 260W/200W.  If that's not enough, you can step up to the D650, which is rated 300W/200W. The D650 uses a 3 wire cord, with the tip grounded (for those ESD-sensitive toobs). ;-)
 
vy 73,
Bryan WA7PRC

Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013
From: Jim W7RY
Subject: Re: [Amps] Ameritron band switch repair

CAUTION!  Buying a NEW D550, you will be disappointed. They are now rated 
much less that 240/335.
Be careful and look at the rating before you buy!

73
Jim W7RY

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Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013
From: Jim VE7RF
Subject: [Amps] Ameritron band switch repair

I have picked up a few Wellers 8200's and D550's at hamfests for as little as $2.00 working and in good shape but minus the tip. It is odd that some hams think that soldering guns are useless or only for tube work. Bargains are out there but you have to be early and dig in the boxes!

later... Jim  VE7RF