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Rmay780
Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2002 - 2:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a Varmint SSL 200 that is only working intermitently. Sometimes when I key up it will deadkey around 100 watts but when I mod, it has a bad scratchy sound and then will not key up at all. Any suggestions...
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Rmay780
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 7:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Some added info... I am operating the amp on a 50amp power supply. I have varied the input wattage from 1-5 watts with the same results with each wattage. The unit was working before I took it out of my car to use it as a base amp. Suggestions from anyone would be greatly appreciated, I would like to try something else before I buy new pills and completely rebuild the unit. Thanks...
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307
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 - 9:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The problem is most likely carbon build up on the TX relay. You can try to clean it off with a nail file. I have seen this before on the "Varmint"

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Rmay780
Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 8:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks, I'll give it a try and let you know how it does.
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Rmay780
Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 9:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I cleaned the relays but it still doesn't work. I'm going to check for a cold joint... any other suggestions?
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Rmay780
Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2002 - 10:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It was a bad solder joint on one of the pills, 'tis working fine now... thanks 307!

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