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[TenTec] Corsair I gone bad!

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Subject: [TenTec] Corsair I gone bad!
From: k7mks@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2016 18:14:38 +0000 (UTC)
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During testing thru a Bird 43 into a dRAKE 






During testing thru a Bird 43 to a Drake KW dummy load my Corsair decided to 
quit with a bang like a firecracker and a puff of smoke exiting from the 3/8" 
hole in the top of the final assembly. The power supply breaker tripped 

After I recovered from this sudden turn of events I discovered that I still had 
a working transmitte but could only get about 30-45 watts output before the PS 
breaker tripped at about 14A or so. 

I strongly suspect my Corsair went from a nicely working radio to a "parts 
unit" in an instant but decided to touch base with those that are more 
comfortable with the events I've described. What likely went astray in the RF 
final? 

73 Joe K7MKS 








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