[Amps] Topband: Elimination of Treadmill RFI on 160 meters

[Carl]

Ive cleaned and used Artic Silver on several of my Astrons and other high 
heat devices. Learned that trick
when overclocking PC's.

Carl
KM1H



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From: "Charles Compton" <compton3 at centurytel.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 11:13 AM
To: <Amps at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Topband: Elimination of Treadmill RFI on 160 meters

> On both of my Astrons, I noticed that the output transistors ran extremely
> hot.  Check to make sure that the thermal compound on the transistors and
> associated insulators is not dried up.  Properly apply fresh compound to
> ensure adequate heat transfer to the chassis. More is not better and 
> thermal
> runaway is not your friend.  This could be your root failure cause.
> 73
> Charlie
> K4BQP
>
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