If the power plug is anything like the past crop of 100 watt TT rigs, then
you might want to consider doing a little minor surgery and replacing it
with an Anderson connector. I did that on my some of my past and present
Omni VI. I looked up the molex ratings of the oem connectors....not even
close to the 20 amps max the rigs can draw.
It has to do with the size of the power pins.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Brannick" <wmlb@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 12:25 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter Problem
Denton wrote:
recheck the power connector...if it is anything like my Pegasus was,
consider replacing it with something a lot stouter.
GOOD CALL Denton.. I was able to replicate the problem by
wiggling the power connector...
That might even explain some odd things (rapidly changing
SWR, etc) as I increased power. Things were probably
breaking down as I drew more amperage from the power supply.
Will try replacing the plug tomorrow. I know they included a
spare one.. I would think the plug (female) would be more
likely to "lose it's grip" with time. But...If that does not
do the trick obviously will open up the Jupiter and check
out the connector side. If there is any question about
that, will probably replace both plug and connector with an
"upgrade" Any suggestions?.. ... I would think Molex would
probably have something. Radio Shack has them but it looks
like they are only rated at 12A... and perhaps of a lesser
quality too.
Thanks for the tip.. Would have hated to have to send the
Jup back to TN....
Bill, W6WLB
From: "Bill Brannick" <wmlb@sbcglobal.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:40 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter Problem
Several times in the last couple of days, I have been
transmitting at PSK31 levels (35 watts or so) when the rig
has given a little popping noise and the display goes blank
momentarily and then re-displays. On a couple of occasions
the rig reset itself. I have have experienced it with
both of my antennas and there is no evidence of RF in the shack.
Checked connectors etc,. but becoming more convinced that
the problem is within the Jupiter..
Any ideas???
Bill, W6WLB
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