[Amps] Experiences shipping a Commander II with the XFMR installed

[Eddy Swynar]

On 2013-05-25, at 5:40 PM, K1TTT wrote:

> Remove the transformer and the tube(s)... if the construction of that is
> similar to other commander amps the base that the transformer is on is not
> strong enough to handle much shock, or even a long time on it's side.  You
> also want to remove the tube(s) and wrap in bubble wrap or other shock
> absorbing material, instead of boxing separately they can be packed in the
> space for the transformer.



You NEVER want to ship ANY rig with the tubes installed...!

I did that once with a Heath monobander to the USA: a large tube came loose in transit, & it rolled around wrecking itself & the rest of the tubes in the rig with it! 

And shipping a piece of gear with a heavy power transformer installed inside is just asking for trouble...

I've had great luck literally stuffing the innards of tube radios with crushed newspaper prior to mailing: the newsprint keeps everything in place & intact...and if you use enough of it, even power transformers won't go on a rampage...

~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ