[R-390] Power Cords on eBay

[Barry]

I wondered about that.  I didn't know if the original cords were
non-polarized or not.

Thanks, Roy.

Barry - N4BUQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roy Morgan" <roy.morgan at nist.gov>
To: "Barry" <N4BUQ at aol.com>; "R-390-List" <R-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Power Cords on eBay


> At 10:44 PM 10/4/2005, Barry wrote:
> >... power cords for the R390 and R391 for auction. ...
> >Item number: 5815270255
>
> Wary buyers will note that the cord supplied is a non-polarized
> two-conductor cord.
>
> This is almost certain to cause trouble (hot chassis at half line voltage
> if not grounded).
>
> Why would anyone pay forty bucks for a dangerous line cord????
>
> Roy
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