[1000mp] Convert 240 - 120 volts

Joe Giacobello k2xx at swva.net
Mon Sep 18 23:47:36 EDT 2006


Chuck, I have a 350W 220 to 110 and 110 to 220 travel transformer that 
should do the trick for you. It's pretty compact.  Can send photos, etc. 
if you're interested.  I would like $30 for it.

73, Joe
K2XX

Chuck wrote:
> G'day,
>   I have a FT-1000 MKV Field Ser # 2K120022, that is running on 240 volt
> setup and doesn't appear to be switch select voltage.  Can I convert to 120
> volts?  As a matter of fact, without tearing the entire unit apart, I can't
> even find the supply transformer.
>   Other option is to run on 13.8 V dc?  Gave that a half baked attempt using
> an MFJ-4125 supply but can't get enough current to hold, on power up.
> Probably need to obtain a heftier DC supply.
>   Be advised that I am not set up for major "anything, radio-wise" as I am
> intransient, trying to get resettled  after returning CONUS earlier this
> year.
>   Have researched all I can and manual has no info to help solve my dilemma,
> at all.    What say someone, with more experience.
>
> Chuck Himself! Carpenter
> EI4IS/N6CFQ
> 104 Wickshire Circle
> Lititz, PA 17543-7645
> Tel: 717-625-1024
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