[Hammarlund] 180A Concerns & Problems(Long)

[k6uuz@juno.com]

On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 16:30:56 -0500 "Bill & Becky"
<wmarvin@hickorytech.net> writes:
> Hello,
> 
> I just found this group....Great!!  I just bought a decent
> 180A (SN68xx) for $150.
> Althought it needs some work it does receive well but has a
> few anomolies. The
> underside doesn't show any modifcations/damage or repair.
> 
> My observation are these.........I have the late model
> orignal manual and addendum.
> 
> 1. ALL the tubes run very very hot, I removed the tube
> shields and tuning cap covers
> as per addendum.
> My house AC is at 121VAC, the 180's 250VDC is at 275VDC, and
> the 275VDC is
> 300VDC.  Should I run the 180A with a variac at 110VAC??
> Will the 180A fail?

Possibly.
I would definatly correct the over voltage. See the voltage reducer
listed near the center of the BAMA home page. Good luck.

Ed Richards K6UUZ


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