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  1. 04-07-2012, 08:54 AM #1
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    Has any member modified this rig to allow switching of the PA heaters, any details appreciated. John GW4LPB
  2. 04-07-2012, 01:01 PM #2
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    Why would you want to switch the heaters?

    73 de Jim, N2EY
  3. 04-07-2012, 09:06 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by N2EY View Post
    Why would you want to switch the heaters?

    73 de Jim, N2EY
    So you can forget that they are off!
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    I wouldn't bother adding the switch, either. It's not like the heaters wear out.

    You'd save about 12W or something (on your electric bill) by switching them off. Here where I am that would save a walloping one dollar a year or something...
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  5. 04-30-2012, 06:49 PM #5
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    I have heard that it does reduce the lifespan (emmision reduction) of the tube, if long periods of SWL are desired; on the sweep-tubes. I do not know about the 6146 valves (aftermarket upgrade).
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    If you really want to do this.......
    simply pull the accessery plug apart...
    remove the jumper
    install two fourteen gauge wires
    Run them to a four amp switch mounted in a radio shack minibox....
    You are done...
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  7. 04-30-2012, 07:19 PM #7
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    How about just pulling out the finals if you aren't planning on using the transmit section?
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