That does not mean it can match 2KW "no matter what".
2KW is ambiguous.
You must also read the specs on the matching range.
Almost all matchboxes have a clause in their instructions stating that if
you near either of the impedance limits, you must reduce power.
73
Rick, DJ0IP
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jerry, N9AW
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 8:08 PM
To: Brian Carling AF4K; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Cc: tentec@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec 253 Question
The manual states RF Power Rating: 2KW Maximum
Jerry, N9AW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave" <k2dp@charter.net>
To: "Brian Carling AF4K" <bcarling@cfl.rr.com>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec
Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 7:01 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec 253 Question
> Brian,
> If my memory serves me correctly, the TT 253 was only rated at 1kw pep
> and of course that is really dependent upon the load components that u
> are trying to match to 50 ohms. The specs for the solid state amp and
> the auto tuner are probably available on the web.
>
> 73,
> Dave,K2DP
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:15 AM, "Bry Carling" <bcarling@cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Can anyone tell me if the Ten Tec 253 Auto Antenna Tuner designed fo
>> ruse at 2 KW with an Omni V and Hercules Ampo will work also with the
>> CENTAUR model 422?
>>
>> I was thinking about adding this plus a 422 to my OMNI VI Plus
>> station and wante dto make sure that they will all work together.
>>
>> Many thanks for any insights!
>>
>> Brian AF4K
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