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Leeson noise

Guy

>Hello folks, I need some help with my Leeson motor controller. When I turn my lathe on the radio in my shop(garage) turns to pure static. I tried a battery operated radio and it does the same thing. I have tried adjusting the carrier frequency to no avail. Yes, I have tried Leeson customer support and while the ladies answering the phones are very nice the tech guy won't return calls. I have had other issues with this controller and Leeson's customer service has been unsatisfactory. I have another controller from Dealers Electric and never had a problem but it is too small to put on my lathe and it is on my drill press and works fine. Any suggestions? Thanks a bunch, Guy

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Randy in IN.

>Put it on FM. It won't work with AM

Randy

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Bill Hale / The Wood Spinner

>It sounds to me that you need to be a little more agresive in your call. Call in and ask to be connected with tech support. Tell the operator that you will hold and do not want a voice mail. If they will not do ask for the sales manager. Explain your problem and ask for a responce. If you can not get the sales manager ask for the Vice pres. of sales. ETC. At some point you should get help. Be sure you tell them that you have posted your displeasure with their tech support on this forum.

Good turning and be safe

Bill

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Doug Leite

>Guy,

I have the same noise with my Leeson variable frequency drive, but I just accepted it as "thats how it is".

On the other hand, I have had good tech support from them with any problem presented. I call Todd Craig directly @ (800) 552-3233.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Aloha

Doug (Hawaii Turner)

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Guy

>Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I have some time this weekend so I'll play and we'll see what happens. Hey Doug, I'm a transplant out of Hawaii. Grew up in Honolulu, grad from McKinley. Live in Kentucky now. LOng story but good to hear from home once in a while. Mahalo, Guy

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