[time-nuts] Austron 1250A

[Alan Melia]

Hi Ole Mmmm well I have 2 and a friend has one all had dead batteries, 
quickly removed, but we didnt have a manual then so we just ran them without 
them batts. Our power is quite reliable. My pair have been running 
continuously for around 7 years now with no signs of problem and no relay 
chatter. The crystals are well aged now :-))

Alan
G3NYK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ole Petter Ronningen" <olepr01 at gmail.com>
To: <time-nuts at febo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 5:46 PM
Subject: [time-nuts] Austron 1250A


> Hello
>
> On a whim I purchased an Austron 1250A off of eBay, "tested for power on
> only". I somehow doubt they told the whole truth there, as the unit makes 
> a
> *very* noticable buzzing sound when powered on!
>
> The sound comes from a relay on the regulator board, oscillating wildly. I
> have a hunch that this might be because the NiCad batteries are stone 
> dead.
> Has anyone experienced this relay going nuts?`
>
> Also, the manual gives clear warning not to operate the unit with the
> battery pack removed, but gives no reason.. Does anyone know why this 
> might
> be a bad thing?
>
> Thank you!
> OleP
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