[Collins] Does this 30L-1 look ok to buy?

[Guy Olinger, K2AV]

There are enough 30L1's that come on the market that with some
patience you should be able to get one in person. They can even be
bought reconditioned, with a guarantee from some ham dealers who also
repair amps.

If you have even a tiny doubt about something on EBay, bail out.

The other thing is that knowledge of how to ship an amp seems rather
rare on EBay. I blew off a chance on a relatively inexpensive AL1200
because the seller did not seem to know about shipping tube,
transformer and amp in three different cartons.

Save yourself some real trouble and confine yourself to some kind of
demo and pickup deal.

73, Guy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Gorman" <jg6164@idir.net>
To: <collins@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 11:05 AM
Subject: [Collins] Does this 30L-1 look ok to buy?


> Thanks to Jim W0JJL who saw what I saw.
>
> The RF cage cover has been removed which should operate the HV
interlock
> and place the HV directly to ground.  This can cause some severe
damage
> if the unit is turned on in this condition.  I know it had high
voltage
> in one picture, I wonder if it still does?
>
> I tried to blow up the photos but I couldn't make out if the
interlock
> had been defeated with a piece of plastic.  Maybe it has been
permantly
> defeated.  Either way,  anyone bidding on this item should look out.
>
> Jim
> WA0LYK
>
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