[Amps] Alpha 87A problems

[Rich Matos]

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On 9/29/2018 8:27 AM, Herbert Schoenbohm wrote:
> My Alpha 87A went to Alpha systems in Colorado for repair of Fault 16 that
> was occurring within a few seconds of turning it on.  After paying $1500
> for their repair it was returned and immediately when hooked up it showed
> the same problem. After numerous exchanges with Alpha systems ( and they
> said they never experienced Fault 16) and with me checking everything like
> RF deck, removing HV from the power supply, reseating connectors all had
> negative results.    I have come to the point where I want to send it back
> to Colorado.  Unfortunately the past week, they have been unresponsive to
> any of my email trying to make the arrangements.  This leads me to the
> conclusion that they are not interested in doing any more repairs for me.
> In two years I have spent over $3000 in the repair of this unit and should
> have probably bought a new solid-state amplifier instead.
>
>
>     1. Any suggestions would be appreciated on the Fault 16 problem.
>     2. Is there any other place that does repairs on the Alpha 87A?
>     3. Are there any 87A users that have had similar problems?
>
> Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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