[Lowfer] HP 3586C

[Jay Rusgrove]

Nick

Just disconnect the antenna and the ovld problem should go away - that's just
VD overloading the receiver!...

I will check my manual to see if there is anything on that particular error
code and let you know.

Jay

NICK & KATHY NICHOLSON wrote:

>     Hello to All,
>
>     Now that the Dreaded June VHF Contest is over, (in which I allways
> attempt to compete) I can turn my attention back to the lower end of the
> spectrum. I have developed a problem with my HP 3586C Voltmeter.
> When I power it up, either from stand by or after unpluging from line
> voltage, I get  what I believe to be an error code in the display where the
> signal strength should be. During the self test procedure, the letters "
> OVLD " appear a couple of times somewhere in the display.   Then it settles
> on the letters "E  3.1". Before it comes to rest at this , there is another
> "E" which flashes on and off between the "E & 3".
> I do not have a manual of any type for this SVM.
>     At the suggestion of someone on this list, I removed the top cover and
> removed and replaced all the "Boards " with no change in error code.
>     Does anyone have any further suggestions, or where I might get this
> repaired?
>
>     Thanks in advance for your help,
>     Nick Nicholson
>     W1ATT...FN31lt
>
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