Yes. That is exactly what I run. The rectifiers in the Astron went south
last Spring, but I replaced them all with beefier components. Runs really
well now with my Omni V.
73 -- Mitch
> ----------
> From: George Maier[SMTP:gmaier@ultranet.com]
> Sent: Friday, November 06, 1998 3:05 PM
> To: Bahr, Casey
> Cc: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Smelly 255 PS
>
>
> Hi Casey:
> If it's toast, I'd go with an Astron. This may heresy on a Ten Tec
> reflector, but I've had a 35 Amp adjustable model here for 10 years.
> Never hiccuped once; and has plenty of gas left over when the Omni V is
> at full tilt. The Ten Tec supplies always seem a bit marginal. On the
> other hand..... I wish it had a speaker inside, but you can't have it
> both ways, it does have meters to monitor volts and amps.
> Good luck:
> George - K1GXT
>
> Bahr, Casey wrote:
>
> > Oh oh! That horrid burning plastic smell is emanating from my
> > trusty (or so I thought) Model 255. Happened first on 15 meters,
> > where it takes all it can give to drive a 100 W to my quad, but
> > is present still even when operating at 15 A after cooling off
> > overnight.
> >
> > Before I pop the top off, thought I'd ask those in the know what
> > to look for and what the chances are of repairing it. Also, if I
> > need to find a new PS, what's a good match with my Omni-C
> > (cable-wise)? Though, I sure like the built-in speaker on the 255
> > I know I can't count on finding one in a timely manner.
> >
> > vy 73,
> >
> > Casey
> >
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