[Hallicrafters] Re: Solid State 5Y3

[Roger D Johnson]

Mark Shaum wrote:

> One more step is useful after the above.  Un-solder the two 5v filament 
> leads from the rectifier socket and tape them off.  This reduces the 
> chance for a HV to filament winding short, which is generally fatal to 
> the transformer.  Many 32V series exciter owners have learned this the 
> hard way with the low voltage B+ supply.
> 
> 73! Mark K9TR

Wire the 5 volt leads out of phase with the primary and reduce the
voltage into the transformer by 5 volts. This compensates for todays
higher line voltages.

73, Roger
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