You could always see if you could bypass the finals to run it QRP....
73, Al
On Thu February 2 2017 3:53:33 pm C Brosh wrote:
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> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 14:22:36 -0500
> From: C Brosh <akgnomad@gmail.com>
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> Subject: [TenTec] Corsair 560 further notes on the rig
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> I had asked previously about the Corsair with low output that varied from
> band to band, form a low of basically 0 up to a high of 25 watts. I decided
> to tear into the beast and found some blown electrolytic caps in the PA
> section, like maybe a polarity reversal had happened or a severe
> overvoltage, however it seems to me that it either event had taken place
> the entire radio would be well and truly bricked. We do have the other
> functions though, so not sure exactly how that happened.
> Also, when I powered it on the first time everything seemed fine. The
> second time the radio came on and then faded away...and the fuse had blown.
> Same power supply, same wiring. Replaced the fuse and the radio came back
> without indcident.
> It wasn't too hard to replace those caps, and will put it back together
> when I get a chance. Assuming the worst, that the PA's are toast, would a
> PA section from another Ten Tec, like an older Omni, possibly work? I don't
> know it I want to spend the money on new PA's for this radio. I might
> spring for some garlic and holy water.
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> Thanks Chris KL5A
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> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 15:23:11 -0500
> From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com>
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Corsair 560 further notes on the rig
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> Chris, why not replace the transistors? It?s not that hard to do.
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> Mike, WB8VGE
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> Mike Bryce
> prosolar@sssnet.com
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> I'm not sure I want to put another $80 or more in transistors into a $200
> radio. It does look fairly simple, and if I did, what's the best heat sink
> compound around these days?
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