[Heathkit] SB-200

[john]

Yep, but not often off by THAT much. As others have said, check the meter 
shunts.  If they're ok, replace the filter caps.

John K5MO



At 07:53 PM 7/25/2006, Peter Markavage wrote:
>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
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