[[ETO_Alpha] TX Relay Problem-91B]

George & Marijke Guerin [email protected]
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 08:10:24 -0500


Hi Duane,
    Thanks for the information - I have already sent Glenn an e-mail.
    73        Happy 2002        George    K8GG

----- Original Message -----
From: "Duane Calvin" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 12:36 AM
Subject: Re: [[ETO_Alpha] TX Relay Problem-91B]


> Give Glenn a call or an email.  He can be reached at:
>
> Please call  Glenn (AE0Q), our Alpha Service Technician for assistance.
He is
> normally available from Monday through Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm MST
> (2000-2300Z)  at 303-473-9232 ext 141.
>
> or: [email protected]
>
> Glenn's super!
>
>    73, Duane  AC5AA
>
>
> "George & Marijke Guerin" <[email protected]> wrote:
> HELP!
>     Sunday while ragchewing, one of the relays in my Alpha 91B decided to
> not go to RX position.  Here are the simptoms:
> 1.    It is such that with the Alpha off, I can run the transceiver
through
> the amplifier.
> 2.    With the amplifier on, either in Standby or Operate positions, one
of
> the internal relays is activated to TX position.  Then I can hear only
using
> the RX antenna jack which has a beverage antenna selector attached.  One
> cannot run "barefoot" with the amplifier on.
> 3.    With the amplifier on, I can transmit through the amplifier, if I
use
> the RX antenna jack for receiveing on a separate antenna.
>     My first guess is that a component on a relay circuit has failed and
is
> pulling one of the relays to ground.  I have not opened up the box (yet)
but
> will do so today.
>     All thoughts will be appreciated.
> George    K8GG    [email protected]
> Fax 616-968-4888    Phone 616-968-2633
>
>
>
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