[Hallicrafters] Steps to save your Hallicrafters from demise?

[Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL]

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From: "kwylow zinjanthropus" <catman351 at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 1:46 PM
Subject: [Hallicrafters] Steps to save your Hallicrafters from demise?


> All:Been contemplating how to save my SX-28 from certain demise. In
face, I've been thinking about this for my other rigs. Here are some
proposals: -Build a buck circuit to knock down the line voltage to 110
VAC -Build a combined power switch/zero seeking s/s relay to save the
on-board power switch from eventual cyclic failure and the transformer
from "initial-on" current surges.  Can you think of anything else
(besides the usual cap changeout, etc?). Thanks. Cal, N6KYR.

Cal,
Ed Richards, K6UUZ, has come up with a neat voltage reducer.  Detailed
plans are available on BAMA.  The link is about half way down the home
page.  Most of the parts are probably already in your junk box.  I've
had reports from several folks that swear by it.  If I didn't have a
honking big variac on the workbench, I'd build one up in a heartbeat!
73,
Ken K4XL
k4xl at arrl.net
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