On Jan 12, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Joe Musto wrote:
> I own a used AL-80A and I haven't had it long but it had the same
> problem
> when I got it. When I unkey, the receive would be down quite a
> bit, which
> means the relay contacts are dirty. I tried a burnishing toll to
> no avail
> so I finally took super fine emery cloth (800 grit I think?) and cut a
> piece 3/16" x 2" and polished the contacts. It has worked fine
> since. I
> did this as a temporary measure and ordered a new relay. It was
> $15 from
> Ameritron. If you order, call their parts dept. The relay is $15 via
> phone order but $35 if you order from their website. Not sure why the
> difference.
Thanks, Joe. I'll try the burnishing with a business card trick
first, and then consider replacement.
I looked hard on the Ameritron site, but I was not able to find any
quotes for the changeover relay. I'll look again.
Good to know about the prices.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: aa4lr@arrl.net
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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