[time-nuts] Austron 1250A

[Mike Feher]

Yes. I had the same issue with several of my 1250s. Unless you intend to use it through a power outage, just disconnect the batteries and all should be fine. It will also be a lot lighter if you take them out. Regards - Mike 

Mike B. Feher, EOZ Inc.
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell, NJ, 07731
732-886-5960 office
908-902-3831 cell


-----Original Message-----
From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-bounces at febo.com] On Behalf Of Ole Petter Ronningen
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 12:47 PM
To: time-nuts at febo.com
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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