Hi Sid..I think EVERYONE who has a Titan has had that problem. In the 8
yrs I've had mine, I've probably replaced the relay at least six or
seven times; but then I run it at 70+wpm full QSK also. There is no real
solution to it other than changing the way the bias for the finals are
designed. My closest solution was to buy some 'used' Jennings RJ-1J
relays and install them. Where I used to replace the Kilovac's yearly, I
have had my first Jennings relay in the amp now for two years without a
problem YET!
Tom/W4BQF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sidney D. Shusterman" <k3sx@pipeline.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 6:54 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Titan Problem
>
> One of the relays is sticking in my Titan Model 425. When this
happens
> the relay(s)(?) stick in transmit. I have no receive signals. If I rap
> the case in the left lower rear corner the relay lets go and I can
hear
> again. The likely culprit would be the vacuum relay. Once, when very
> stuck, I was able to remove power and actually rap the vacuum relay.
> This fixed the problem for a while. I spend most of my time on 160
using
> separate RX antennas so I forgot about this problem. I just got an
> FT-1000MP [ had an FT-920] and I was enjoying the pleasures of a new
> rig and QSK when it stuck and reminded me of the problem. Anyone have
> this or a similar experience?
> My Titan's serial number is 425-01086.
> 73, Sid K3SX
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