...think I saw this on the Sci Fi channel....
...the ooze started consuming all the VHF, UHF and QRP rigs and accessories
in sight then crept back into the QRO amp which suddenly increased in its
output power reading....all only thing that was left were battery
chargers...
...at this point some guy with pointy ears said "fascinating"
Keepin' it light! K4OJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "NI4L" <ni4l@charter.net>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 11:30 PM
Subject: [Amps] Oozing power supply????????????
> I have a power supply in an amp that is cover with a fabric of sorts
> over the windings looks like gauze. I had the amp on for about an hour.
> then i heard this oozing sound. I pulled the plug.
> I pulled the bottom cover off and out of a hole in the fabric black tar
> like substance was flowing out. It did stop after it cooled for a few
> minutes . i reached in with a screw driver and pulled out the small pile
> it had turned to a black rubber like substance??????????
> What is this and can i fix it if so please enlighten me.
> The amp has set for years and this was reallty the first time it has
> been fired up.
> chris
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