Heck, that all sounds right to me. I'll go to the schematic and check
the values of the caps and see who has them for what price. The amp
looks just fine, all is clean and switches look like they've not been
abused. I've been fully QRP for a while now (well, I usually run a
full California QRP gallon at 10 watts PEP SSB, 5 watts CW) - it would
be fun to hear a real relay clicking when I push the mike key. And
then there's the whoosh of the fan in the background.
Thanks Jerry, Thanks Ken, Steve and Stuart. I am looking for new caps.
Clark
WA3JPG
On Oct 12, 2007, at 3:45 PM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:
On Fri, 2007-10-12 at 15:23 -0700, Clark Savage Turner wrote:
Anyone have a quick link or a reference to the right way to bring up
an
old amp power supply? I have a variac for both 120 and 220, and I got
..................
In theory bring it up slowly current limited to reform the capacitors.
But in my experience more have failed immediately than I've
successfully
reformed. New electrolytics are more sure to work. More than one failed
electrolytic for me has filled the chassis with shredded foil and
electrolyte filled crepe paper. A really tough mess to clean up. Old
electrolytics don't get that chance anymore.
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