Thanks for the responses everyone. And Dee, no, I am not a handy tech - obviously! I transmitted probably 2-3 times through it using 35w, 1-2 second each, then it blew. Like you, Mark, I am a little surprised it blew so quickly, but oh well.
Thanks!
Zack KD8KSN (aka reckless preamp handler) =P
-----Original Message----- From: Dee Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 3:51 PM To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] ARR Preamp Help
You have blown it--If you are not a handy tech. - Send it back to ARR and they have a flat fee for repairs. Check with them on the internet. 73, Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 3:40 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR Preamp Help
Hi All,
I was monitoring some passes while mobile today, and amidst all of the confusion of messing with coax and frequencies, I accidently transmitted on 440, through the preamp, with 35w (the relay is rated at 25w). I thought I had switched the VFO back to 2m, but I guess not. It was only for a split second, but since that every time I turn the preamp on it automatically knocks out all received signal. Does anyone have any idea on what I need to do/check to see what I did to it? I have heard of this happening, I just need to know what path to take now to get it fixed.
It is worth mentioning that I can receive fine with the preamp in-line, but the minute I throw the power switch it knocks out all receive (just static, no received audio). I have not changed any of the connections, so having a coax hooked up backwards is not the issue.
Thanks,
Zack KD8KSN
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