[Collins] In Re: KWS-1

[Howard Weeks]

My blower wouldn't turn at all when I first got the KWS-1.  I removed 
it, disassembled, cleaned, and relubed it.  Been fine ever since.

I use a flexible radiator hose for the air connection.  No problems 
there either.

I do seem to have what I think is a neutralization problem with it.  
When bringing up the carrier level, the plate current starts up in a 
linear fashion relative to the knob but then takes a small dip before 
it continues on up.  Appears to work okay otherwise.  Haven't had it 
on in many years so haven't spent any time trying to correct the 
problem.

Howard K5JCP

On 21 Oct 2010 at 12:49, Greg Mijal wrote:

> Speaking of blowers and such:
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> Is there anyway to determine if the blower is running at proper speed?
>  The KWS-1 that's slowly coming out of a long slumber  here has a
> working standard KWS-1 blower but it comes up to a maxium speed after
> about 1 minute of turning. No squealing at all.  It makes me wonder if
>  that's normal or should I replace/repair the blower itself. Your
> thoughts? Greg WA7LYO Kinston NC
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Howard Weeks
Harlem, GA 
K5JCP