[Collins] 30L-1 Power Supply Problems

[Dr.Gerald N. Johnson]

You need to clean some more. And maybe introduce some air gaps by making saw cuts all the way through the carbon paths. A coat of clear Krylon spray to keep moisture from connecting the remaining carbon would be of benefit.

73, Jerry, K0CQ, Technical Advisor to the CRA

Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, Electrical Engineer
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary H. Harmon, Jr. [mailto:gharmon at idworld.net]
Sent: 12/3/2004 9:46:23 PM
To: collins at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Collins] 30L-1 Power Supply Problems

> A couple of my caps shelled out and at the same time caused some carbon
> trails in the board.  I replaced the caps with new ones but I'm getting an
> occasional pop in the area of the carbon marks.  I did clean them up as best
> I could.  Does any one have any suggestions of what to do next short of
> buying a replacement module?
> 
> Thanks and 73, gary
> 
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