[Heathkit] SB-200

[Peter Markavage]

Also, check the meter shunt resistors; I believe, without looking in the
book, there are 3 resistors in series for the HV meter shunt. If any have
changed value, meter reading will be off. As Dougles also says, the panel
meter is not that accurate.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:36:43 EDT KB9GKC at aol.com writes:
>  
> In a message dated 7/25/2006 6:25:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
> pgondos at hotmail.com writes:
> 
> My  problem is I can only get 1900V on the meter when in HV 
> position. Manual  says 2400V. Any suggestions ? Thanks.
> 
> 
> Hello,
>  
>  The HV meter may not be accurate, the volt meter is not a lab  
> instrument 
> and could be +/- 10% off.  And the movement may have been  damaged 
> over the 
> years from being moved around.
>  
> Apply drive to the amplifier and see if you get 500 watts or so 
> output, if  
> so you know the tubes and power supply are in good shape.
>  
> 73 and good luck,
> Douglas
> Heathkit SB-101A 
> SteppIR 3 element at 60 feet