[Collins] 51S-1 Problem.

[pete wokoun, sr.]

Is this still with the power switch OFF?


>From: "Dutch WB7DYW" <wb7dyw@ev1.net>
>Reply-To: <wb7dyw@ev1.net>
>To: "Collins on qth.net" <collins@mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [Collins] 51S-1 Problem.
>Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:40:19 -0500
>
>OK gang here is the latest on the 51S-1 blowing fuses.
>When I bring it up slow on a variac it works OK but if I
>bring it up fast "BANG"???? Blows the main fuse (F1).
>Disconnected the, 01 by-pass caps and still the same problem???
>The power cord and outlet are OK the problem seems to be in the
>radio, I am starting to think the power transformer may be bad
>so I am looking for one if anyone has a parts rig with a good power
>transformer please let me know.
>I will post the final answer.
>
>
>Thanks & 73's Dutch
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>
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