[R-390] RE- OA2 replacement

[Steve Hobensack]

     Yes, I have done this on my Super Pro 600, but I replaced the 0D3 with 
a 150 volt stud mounted zener rated at 10 watts. I bolted it directly to the 
chassis. It makes just as much heat as the VR tube. Since the heat generated 
is considerable, an axial style diode wired to the pins will soon fail due 
to inadequate heat dissipation.

Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:58:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: g kwitka <kc0lwn at yahoo.com>
Subject: [R-390] OA2 replacement
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Can the OA2 be replaced by simply putting in a 150
volt 10 watt zenner in the appropriate socket pins?