[1000mp] AW: Convert 240 - 120 volts

[w2nra at optonline.net]

I've used my field at 240 for years, simply because I was running short of 120 lines in my shack.  DO NOT FORGET to change the fuse.  If I remember correctly you have to change the 8 amp fuse to a 4 amp.

73 Art W2NRA


----- Original Message -----
From: Uwe Fleischer <uwe.fleischer at asco-online.com>
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 2:40 am
Subject: [1000mp] AW: Convert 240 - 120 volts

> Hi Chuck,
> 
> I got my Mark-V Field 3 weeks ago and had to change the supply 
> voltage from
> 110V to 240V. The supply voltage switch is mounted directly at the 
> powersupply and you have to open the top cover to change the voltage.
> After removing the top cover you will find the pwr supply on the 
> left side
> (if you look at the front of the TRX) between the front plate and the
> PA-unit fan. The slide-switch is on top of the pwr supply, near 
> one corner.
> Can't remember exactly which one, but you'll see it if you have 
> found the
> pwr supply.
> If you are not vy experienced in mechanical works, the manual is a 
> usefulhelp, because it explains in detail how to remove the top cover.
> 
> I hope this helps
> 
> Uwe, DL8UF
> 
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: 1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:1000mp-
> > bounces at mailman.qth.net] Im Auftrag von Chuck
> > Gesendet: Montag, 18. September 2006 16:26
> > An: 1000mp at mailman.qth.net
> > Betreff: Convert 240 - 120 volts
> > 
> > G'day,
> >   I have a FT-1000 MKV Field Ser # 2K120022, that is running on 
> 240 volt
> > setup and doesn't appear to be switch select voltage.  Can I 
> convert to
> > 120
> > volts?  As a matter of fact, without tearing the entire unit 
> apart, I
> > can't
> > even find the supply transformer.
> >   Other option is to run on 13.8 V dc?  Gave that a half baked 
> attempt> using
> > an MFJ-4125 supply but can't get enough current to hold, on 
> power up.
> > Probably need to obtain a heftier DC supply.
> >   Be advised that I am not set up for major "anything, radio-
> wise" as I am
> > intransient, trying to get resettled  after returning CONUS 
> earlier this
> > year.
> >   Have researched all I can and manual has no info to help solve my
> > dilemma,
> > at all.    What say someone, with more experience.
> > 
> > Chuck Himself! Carpenter
> > EI4IS/N6CFQ
> > 104 Wickshire Circle
> > Lititz, PA 17543-7645
> > Tel: 717-625-1024