Mike wrote:
i moved my ground probe to the negative side of the primary, i had it on the
negative side of the secondary, this time i get a rock solid 10.2v

Right where it should be; indicates that the set "isn't turning on" as
opposed to being held off by its own protection circuits.

My address is good; send me an email from an address that can take a
few megs of attachment. And if necessary, do whatever you have to so
that attachments from me are acceptable

Take care.

Ken