On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:59:19 UTC, "Tio Pedro"
wrote:


"Count Floyd" wrote in message
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Count..

Whatever you do, please consider fusing that
chassis! The HQ-145
has no line fuse, and that is a must to protect the
power transformer!

The electrolytic is your call, chances are it will be
okay, or it may fail open. But, if fails shorted,
you will likely lose the rectifier tube in the process,
and maybe the transformer if the fuse isn't quick
enough.

By the way, the biggest problem in my HQ-145 was
internal shorts in a few of the IF transformers.
A few of the fixed mica caps developed leakage
paths to the transformer shells, shorted to
ground, took a few resistors, and caused a big
restoration headache since the plastic coils fell
apart when touched

Pete
Pete,
That sounds like a real horror story! How do I fuse the chassis or
put in and inline fuse. As electrical work goes, I depend on some
older hams who know how to solder. I hope that this HQ-145 is in good
shape, the gentleman who is giving it to me says it plays well, no
problems. I hope that there are not the problems that you described!