[Heathkit] SB-200 @ 50 Hz

[Ken]

        Interesting, on page 4 of the SB-201 manual, it specifies "120 
VAC or 240 VAC 50/60 Hz lines."  They both use the same 54-151 Power 
Transformer.

On 02/28/2016 09:14 PM, manualman at juno.com wrote:
> See page 43 of the SB-200 manual under POWER SOURCE. Clearly says 120
> volt or 240 volt  AC 60 cps.
>
> Pete, wa2cwa
>
> On Sun, 28 Feb 2016 19:11:43 -0700 wa7zze at gmail.com writes:
>> The consensus seems to be that the SB-200 would not do well at 50 Hz.
>>
>>
>> It is odd that all the other SB accessories (610, 620, et al) were
>> specifically rated for "50/60 Hz" operation. Even the HP-23 power
>> supplies.
>>
>> That the 200 would not run at 50 Hz is incongruous. I heard from
>> Heinz (in Germany) who said the 200 was sold there and was very
>> popular, but I'm not sure if it was a special European version or
>> not.
>>
>> I need to dig into this a little more just to satisfy my curiosity.
>>
>>
>> Thanks to all who responded.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Chuck / WA7ZZE
>>
>>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Heathkit mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/heathkit
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Heathkit at mailman.qth.net
>
> List Administrator: Duane Fischer, W8DBF
> ** For Assistance: dfischer at usol.com **
>
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>