[R-390] 6080 in place of 6802 - RMS ???

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Bill,

Thanks for saying that. As a beginner I was starting to feel like I did on
the 'pay' list where questions weren't tolerated with I read your first
message. The big things that appeal to me on this list is the knowledge
base, the willingness of those knowledgeable to help the less knowledge, the
great personalities of the members, and wide range of topics.

Anyway, I guess that cold is kicking your butt pretty good. Have you tried
the Wild Turkey treatment plan yet?


Barry Williams


> Group,
> 
> I sincerely apologize for making a private irritation public.
> It's a stupid mistake to make, because irritations are personal
> and will not be shared by the group. Each one to his own taste.
> Besides, I forgot to mention other valuable contributors who
> either add to the knowledge we need to keep these fine old sets
> running, or keep the list going with some comments or banter.
> 
> Worse, the first time I heard about the diode trick, I was sure
> the voltage was cut in half and gave the guy no end of grief.
> But I was young then, maybe 56. The thing that finally convinced
> me was two 60 watt bulbs, a diode and a variac. Light one bulb
> with the diode from 120 VAC. Adjust the variac to light the other
> bulb to about the same brightness. The reading will be closer to
> 85 volts than it is to 60. Truly, a diode only cuts the *power*
> in half. Voltage and current get cut by about 70%.
> 
> Maybe there's something about having a cold for ten days in
> Minneapolis that makes a man grumpy at age 64.
> 
> R-390s - gotta love 'em, gotta help the people who have 'em.
> 
> Regards,
> Bill Hawkins