Maybe they were bought out by MFJ ;-)
Ron Genovesi
N3ETA
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> On Feb 25, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Jim Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> YES! This is a chronic problem with Astron supplies -- I've never seen one
> that didn't have this problem! I first discovered and documented this issue
> almost 10 years ago. In one supply, the two clam-shell sections of the
> chassis were also insulated from each other by paint! This failure could
> easily cause instability!
>
> http://k9yc.com/PowerSupplyBondingAndAudioDistortion.pdf
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>> On 2/25/2019 6:24 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> I have personally found several instances in power supplies I either own or
>> have repaired where the green power wire lug is firmly attached by the bolt
>> and nut. It however was nicely insulated by the paint!. Visual
>> inspection is the best way to determine if an issue exists. Do take time to
>> remove the bolt and nut securing the wire lug to the chassis. Clean the
>> area to bright shining metal where the lug would come in contact with the
>> chassis. Then reattach the green wire and lug with the original nut and
>> bolt.
>
>
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