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1. [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 22:44:25 -0600
Here goes........have patience with my probing. What type of power supply you using? It should current limit at about 20 amps. A 30 to 40 amp or higher rated supply can allow the radio PA to draw exc
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00525.html (8,910 bytes)

2. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:42:13 -0500
Since you guys were kind enough to give me multiple replies, I am going to reply to all messages at once: Astron RM-35M rack mount set to exactly 13.8VDC per another long-time Omni owner. Not exactly
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00543.html (17,201 bytes)

3. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <n4nt_m_o_hyder@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:30:44 -0500
Larry, when you ask for suggestions, I respectfully suggest you not dismiss them out of hand. Robert K4TAX said, ">Is the power supply negative connected to chassis of the power supply? Some The offe
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00544.html (18,512 bytes)

4. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:53:21 -0600
Larry: One concern that surfaced from the description of your station and grounding technique. You indicated that you have a common ground connected to an outside driven ground. Is this ground rod co
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00545.html (11,677 bytes)

5. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:59:12 -0600
There's others beside Astron that float the neg terminal from chassis. 73 Bob, K4TAX _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00546.html (22,239 bytes)

6. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Denton" <denton@oregontrail.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 18:19:21 -0800
I ordered and used the specified Airpax circut breakers....they didn't make much difference. Until I got this Omni 6, any rig running off of the previous common power supply ran nicely...no final blo
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00547.html (22,563 bytes)

7. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:26:31 -0600
SWR and ALC monitoring. Tentec does not use a circuit to measure emitter current. They do not use current "fold back" as found in other manufacturers of equipment. Tentec reduces drive to control PA
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00553.html (24,788 bytes)

8. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: OTAKEBI@aol.com
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:56:47 EST
I know that Kenwood and others use ALC foldback and thermal protection to protect finals but Ten Tec depends on the Airpax type breaker and the Ten Tec power supplies. The Ten Tec supplys stay very c
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00554.html (8,891 bytes)

9. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:02:03 -0500
There is no simple answer to this, I will describe: I have a total of 5 ground rods spaced around the outside of the house that directly attach to the house wiring... I have a #6 copper "backbone" ru
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00555.html (16,110 bytes)

10. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Denton" <denton@oregontrail.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:08:07 -0800
That's what I did....If I remember right, I ordered them from Poco, sending them the info on the rigs I was using and ordered 4 of them since they are so cheap. If I can find a way to use them with m
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00557.html (11,072 bytes)

11. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@spacetech.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:19:16 -0500
grounding is As you describe these various ground systems, it is clear that there are some very long wires connecting the various ground system components together. These long wires likely have sign
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00558.html (12,132 bytes)

12. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Carl Moreschi" <n4py@arrl.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:24:23 -0500
Starting with the Paragon and with one exception of the pegasus, tentec uses forward power and emitter current to limit drive to the finals. ALC drive limiting comes from 2 sources - emitter current
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00560.html (28,632 bytes)

13. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: OTAKEBI@aol.com
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:28:54 EST
I use the same supply you do and Airpax breakers. 18 Amp instant on the Corsair II and a 20 amp fast on the OMNI V. I have never had a problem and have had the rigs for over 5 years. You might want t
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00561.html (9,261 bytes)

14. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:33:22 -0500
That is not "a wire," it's 2" copper strap. Through the wall. 8 feet. You mean that doesn't happen to everyone with balanced antennas? (Only partially kidding.) -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00562.html (9,903 bytes)

15. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Denton" <denton@oregontrail.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:33:06 -0800
Hi Robert....I homebrew my own connect cables...never did like the prepared versions at all for the reasons you specified... One thing I do have here is not an antenna switch box...I use an old drill
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00563.html (15,259 bytes)

16. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@spacetech.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:51:46 -0500
poor Ok....8 feet....allow me a little slack and call it say 3 meters. A quarter wave on 12 meters. Almost a quarter wave at 15 meters. Thus probably not a very good ground at all on 10, 12 and 15 m
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00564.html (10,070 bytes)

17. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:04:58 -0500
There is no breaker, never has been. That seems to be the consensus of what my problem is! Thanks. -- Larry N8KU w w w . l o n g w i r e . c o m 100% CW 100% HF ______________________________________
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00565.html (8,827 bytes)

18. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: Larry DiGioia <listacct@longwire.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:09:09 -0500
Just FYI, the Nye Viking is the exact same tuner as the old Johnson - (with even better quality components) - they bought the rights to it. Found mine on EBay for $500. Can't say I like the metering,
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00566.html (9,734 bytes)

19. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: "Denton" <denton@oregontrail.net>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:15:00 -0800
Yeah...I am not to enthused with antenna coupler metering either..if you desire, drop me a note off this thread and I will give you the email of the fellow who builds my revamped matchboxes...he does
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00567.html (10,752 bytes)

20. Re: [TenTec] Comments on "Repairs" (score: 1)
Author: OTAKEBI@aol.com
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:34:27 EST
Larry, you have found your problem. You have a reactive SWR at some frequencies. Your Ten Tec has no SWR foldback and needs a breaker to protect the rig from reactive loads or amp overdraw from the p
/archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00568.html (9,043 bytes)

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