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Information, Repairs, Upgrades and Notes for Collins 30S-1 HF Amplifier
Gord - VA7GP email me! (Original, historical single-page site) Acquisition A Bit of History Preparation First Power-Up Repair Fixing Damaged and Abused R218 Dealing with the Overheated and Cracked R232 Dealing with the RF Output BIAS Transformer T203, and Associated Circuitry Screen Supply Overhaul 12V Safety and Control CR216 and BIAS Multi-Metering Primary AC Wiring Dials Power Supply & Lower Compartment Tuning & Loading Meter Circuit Updates and Changes Raising CW Plate- and Screen-Voltages Thermal Overload Switch K102 Dial Lights "ON" when Amp is Ready Operation Dayton Blower Sound Level Dial Lights After Warm-Up Spares and Servicing Contests: SSB and CW	Chris - KB3BF 160m Mods	Chet - VE3CFK The Acqusition The Game Plan Plan Execution Moment(s) of Truth Modifications Completed Collins 30S-1