[1000mp] AW: AW: Convert 240 - 120 volts

[Uwe Fleischer]

> ....  DO NOT FORGET to change the fuse.  

Oops, yes! Sorry, I forgot to mention this.
But in general, the whole way how to change the supply voltage is described
briefly in the manual too.

TNX es 73 de Uwe, DL8UF


> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: 1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:1000mp-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] Im Auftrag von w2nra at optonline.net
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 19. September 2006 15:41
> An: All about Yaesu 1000mp
> Betreff: AW: Convert 240 - 120 volts
> 
> 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
> 
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