[Amps] Clipperton-L question

[Louis Parascondola]

Switching the secondary is not the problem its not using a suitable switch for the job that is.



-----Original Message-----
From: ka4inm at gmail.com
To: amps <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 5:47 am
Subject: Re: [Amps] Clipperton-L question



On 09/11/2013 02:58 PM, Carl wrote:

> Id check the SSB/CW switch carefully for arcing to a metal part. Common
> problem with an underrated switch.
>
>
> "Larry" <lknain at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> One day when I switched from CW to SSB mode on my Clipperton-L it blew
>> the fuse with a good bang. The switch picks between a tap and one side
>> of the power transformer secondary – tap being for CW.

   I would take the switch out and put a "wire nut" on one transformer 
connection sealing it off and make the other connection with another 
"wire nut" and test.  Then I would switch to the other transformer 
connection and test, if both work the switch is arcing.
-- 
   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.
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