[Amps] Palstar Commander II VHF Amp Issue

[MU 4CX250B]

That’s a terrible idea, Dick! You could end up killing yourself or
somebody else. Spend a few bucks and rewind or buy a new transformer.
73,
Jim w8zr

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> On Oct 27, 2019, at 7:08 PM, Richard Solomon <dickw1ksz at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I picked up the 2 Meter Model,
> knowing it had an issue (Main
> Fuse blows). It was priced right.
>
> I had hoped it was a problem
> with the Filter Caps or Diodes,
> but it looks like the HV Secondary
> is arcing over to the Frame.
>
> A replacement may not be possible
> so I am looking at a substitute.
>
> Antek looks possible and I will be
> contacting them later this week.
>
> But, the Dr. Frankenstein in me is
> thinking of floating the transformer
> on a piece of Plexiglass until I find
> a replacement. Am I nuts or what ??
>
> Another thought is to dis-assemble
> the transformer to see if I can locate
> the arc-over on the coil. But that's a
> lot of work.
>
> What is the opinion of the "floating"
> idea ??
>
> Or, does anyone have a parts unit with
> a good transformer ?
>
> Tnx es 73, Dick, W1KSZ
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