[R-390] New Owner

[mikea]

On Sat, Sep 30, 2006 at 09:14:23PM -0400, Carole White-Connor wrote:
> 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.

<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390> 
is the link to the Mailman page for the list, and it gives 
<http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/r-390/>
as the link to the list archives. 

You really, _REALLY_ need to put the RX on an isolation transformer if 
you can't get it off the GFI. The reason it's tripping the GFI is that 
the line filter puts the chassis at half the line voltage above ground
and that's just the way it is. The chassis needs to be grounded if it
isn't powered through a GFI, and it may be worth while to ground it if
it _is_ powered through a GFI. But if it isn't powered through a GFI, 
then it *MUST* be grounded. 

Welcome; hope it gives you years of good service. 

-- 
Mike Andrews, W5EGO
mikea at mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin