[Amps] repair of older Command Tech VHF-2000 amp

[Carl]

A very astute observation Peter.

I dont know the current requirements for various levels of licenses in the 
UK but over here even a certified retard can pass an Extra as no CW is 
required and anyone can be trained to memorize enough of the question pool 
to eventually pass.

Looking at the questions on various forums from recent Extras is enough to 
make me want to barf and take up drinking!

There are a limited number of success stories of those who can do some 
troubleshooting and repairs along with those with an electronics 
backround/education but the continuous dumbing down with ARRL's help is 
gradually resulting in new CB frequencies and operating styles.

And the ARRL is now pushing for more "Phone" frequencies.

Bah Humbug!

Im getting too old to remember how old I am (-;

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "peter chadwick" <g8on at fsmail.net>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; "Mark Bitterlich" 
<markbitterlich at embarqmail.com>; <amps at contesting.com>; "Louis Parascondola" 
<gudguyham at aol.com>
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 4:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] repair of older Command Tech VHF-2000 amp


> Carl,
>
> I am not trying to be rude, but surely
>
>>Teflon is very prone to cold flow as are some foam cables.
> Neither should be subjected to sharp bends and the manufacturers specs
> should be followed.
>
> RG-213/214 type dielectrics are much less prone to cold flow but are very
> susceptible to heat flow from the center conductor.
>
> Use of the correct cable and installation procedure for the job usually
> works.<
>
> comes under the heading  of being 'f*&*^*g obvious' to anyone with any 
> competence who has been a round for more than a few weeks? Or, as we say, 
> 'have got the diaper marks off their backsides'.
>
> Especially when cable manufacturers give minimum bend radii....
>
> Or do you HAVE to be as old as we are to realise this?
>
> 73
>
> Peter G3RZP
>
>
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