>Hi,
>
>just returned from Albania where there is an Alpha 78. This amp has a
>problem. When you turn the amp on, there is a huge insertion loss on receive
>(like the amp would be in operate mode immediately). We were able to bypass
>this problem using 2 relays outside of the amp but for sure would be nice to
>have it fixed later this year when we return to Albania.
>Any hint/help of what could be broken is greatly appreciated.
>
*** I would check the input reed-relay first off. If it's bad, the
Matsushita RSD RF reed relay is an upgrade since it has Rh-Au contacts.
In single-lots, these relays cost $11 ea.
>73sss
>
>Carsten, DL6LAU (ZA/DL6LAU - OP @ ZA1A last week)
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Rich, AG6K, 805-386-3734, www.somis.org / new e-mail adr r@somis.org
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