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Re: [Amps] SB-1000 tuning question

Subject: Re: [Amps] SB-1000 tuning question
From: Robert Morris <robrk@nidhog.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:36:49 -0400
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> From: "Van K7VS" <wa7fab@cdsnet.net>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 11:42 AM
> Subject: [Amps] SB-1000 tuning question
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>> Can anyone tell me why the SB-1000 does not follow the 80 meter band 
>> tuning
>> range?  Only band it is significantly off on.  When resonance achieved on
>> the 80/75 meter band the tuning knob is way off to the right of where the
>> band range is marked off.  I have tried several 3-500Z's and they all tune
>> up in the same area.  Other bands seem to be ok.  Van, K7VS

A very quick look at an AL80b schematic shows some padding caps being switched 
by the band switch. Can't take the time to trace, right now.
Did you blow a cap or band switch?

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