[R-390] Powerstat

[K3DX]

Thanks Jim & Roy, for the advice!

I think I'll start with Roy's variac-and-low-voltage-tranformer idea.
I have a few used low voltage transformers I removed from old solid-state
gear. I never would have thought to use them together to make a
variable bucking transformer. Sweet!

Regards,
Dave - K3DX

Jim wrote:

...Try a 10 A jobbie then you can actually
set the AC into the R-390 to its rated value and leave it
alone should run for years with NO problems. If you run
more than one R-390A get an outlet strip...

Roy Morgan wrote:

> 
> On Apr 20, 2009, at 11:15 PM, K3DX wrote:
> 
>> I have a nice little 1.75A Powerstat autotransformer...
> 
> Yes, it would, but find instead a little 12 volt transformer at 2+  
> amps.  Run the transformer in bucking mode against the line and feed  IT 
> from the little variac.....