[Milsurplus] GRC-9 Power supply Question

[Greg Mijal]

Thanks to all for the replies; particularly to Al Klase for the heads up on 
the vibrator maintenance.
The rig was just acquired at the Shelby NC hamfest and is only waiting for 
me to finish up the 28vdc supply before the fun begins.
73's
Greg
WA7LYO
Kinston NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Klase" <al at ar88.net>
To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] GRC-9 Power supply Question


> On 9/20/2010 1:46 PM, mac wrote:
>> .....Don't be too surprised if the vibrator for the receiver PS doesn't
>> work the first time you apply power.  Common problem requiring opening
>> the can and cleaning the contacts.....
>>
> OK, OK, You've put me over the edged, so I've put the easy solution on
> my website:
> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/commrx/Maintenance/Waking%20Up.doc.pdf
>
> You probably don't have to open the can.  I'm about 11 for 11 on saving
> vibrators this way.
>
> In Greg's case I beleive you're working with a shunt operated vibrator,
> so just hook up to pins 1 and 7.
>
> I'm about 11 for 11 on saving vibrators this way.
>
> Regards,
> Al
>
> -- 
> Al Klase - N3FRQ
> Jersey City, NJ
> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/
>
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