[R-390] New Owner

[Dave Maples]

All: Considering that the GFI is probably protecting more than the outlet
where the R-390A is plugged in (e.g. the laundry room or kitchen) I would
NOT remove the GFI.  I don't think I'd like doing that and then finding my
wife or other loved one electrocuted.

(rant on) Folks, we simply have to use our heads on this stuff.  There are
reasons why the National Electrical Code contains what it contains.  Most of
us have spouses and children who we love more (I hope) than the old radios.
We have to take care of them as well as ourselves. (rant off)

If it's really, really important that you don't modify the equipment, run a
new circuit with no GFI from the breaker box to your bench.  Plug your
receiver into that.

I purchased an off-the-shelf Corcom line filter with IEC plug built in and
put it in the place of the old filter.  I use a 3-wire instrument cord to
feed the R-390A.  It's not original, but I don't care.  It's safe and
operable.

Shields up...

Dave WB4FUR

-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bill Hawkins
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 9:38 PM
To: 'Carole White-Connor'
Cc: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [R-390] New Owner


Joe,

Welcome to a list that would die out without you.

Your GFI trips because that technology came long after the R-390A
(must be, if its after 1955) was designed. The filter caps are 0.1 mfd
line to ground. The 60 Hz reactance is enough to trip a GFI. Get rid
of the GFI (unlikely to save you anyway) and ground the chassis as
instructed in the manual.

Should you crack into the list's archives, you will find this subject
almost as popular as the color to touch up an R390 (A or non A).

Let the endless GFI dialog begin...

Bill Hawkins


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carole White-Connor
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 8:14 PM
Cc: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [R-390] New Owner

Well, I just joined your fraternity today. I bought an EAC model, serial
no.
383. I downloaded the Y2K manual and am busy studying.

I have a couple of basic questions:

1. This set trips the ground-fault interruptor in my basement. The only
other set that does so is an AN/GRR-5. What causes this and what can I
do to solve the problem?

2. How do I get onto this list's archives so I can run a word search
(e.g., "ground fault interruptor"). I know that there used to be a way
to do so via the old Hallicrafters Collectors' site.

I'm sure this is only the first of many questions from me.

Joe Connor

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