Re: [Amps] Denton Clipperton L

[Alek Petkovic <vk6apk@eon.net.au>]

I had one as well and I fixed a couple of faults with a soldering iron and 
fresh solder.

73, Alek
VK6APK

At 10:12 AM 24/01/2005, Mark - AA6DX wrote:
> Greg .. those amps are FAMOUS for un-soldering their own components ... 
> check for that problem .. a nice hefty iron will cure a bunch of problems! 
> I had 2wo of those that did that!   73 .. Mark, AA6DX
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Hicks" <gahicks@cox.net>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 7:28 PM
> Subject: [Amps] Denton Clipperton L
>
>
> > I was given a Clipperton L and the guy thought it worked (It did before he
> > loaned it to someone).  It powered up, the four tubes had filament glow. I
> > had plate voltage but no plate current.
> >
> > Driving with 50 watts did not produce any output.  After checking for
> > mechanical problems, I found that resistor on one of the tubes loose and
> > repaired.  I then found one of the 500 mfd caps bad (after it exploded
> > during testing).  With the electrolytic cap out the plate voltage is
> > obviously lower, but still have no plate current.
> >
> > With no drive from the exciter there is no plate current.
> >
> > Any quick suggestions?
> > Greg
> > WM5D
> >
> >
> >
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