[Amps] Alpha 86

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On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 9:21 AM, David Tenenbaum <dmt013 at gmail.com> wrote:

Hi All,

I have an Alpha 86 that I have been using set up for 110v, and finally have access to 220v, so looking forward to seeing what it can REALLY put out. Unfortunately I have made the jumper changes (terminal in the back for 110 operation has locations 1&2 jumpered, 3&4 jumpered, and 5&6 jumpered, but for 220 only locations 2&3 are jumpered), and the unit fails to light up or come online. I hear a single relay activation when I hit the "On" switch, but no lights or fan.

Fearing I hurt the unit I restored it to 110v operation and all is good. I set it back to 220v and same problem. I checked continuity from the plug's ground to chassis ground, and the hot leads show continuity to the right places. I have been using a 220v SB200 on that outlet just fine.

Any thoughts or leads appreciated! Never thought I would have a problem just switching supply voltages....

Best,

David
N1RO/VE3TMK 
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