Ten Tec Centurion
Initial problem Description: occasionally on initial Turn, amp will not
drive No Grid or Plate current, high swr back to xcvr. Gentle tap near
relays fixed the problem.
Secondary problem description:
Within 2 weeks of daily use with initial problem the amp now exhibits about
10 mA grid current with no excitation, finals glowing and getting hot. This
condition went un-noticed for approximately 10 minutes.
Trouble shooting: 1. DMM shows short of Q1 Bias in circuit, upon removing
Q1 (PITA) found Q1 and all other active parts to be ok in the bias circuit
Short still present and pulled tubes and found F-G short in one tube
Installed new 3-500
3rd problem description: the amp will not drive, No Plate current, No Grid
current High SWR back to the xcvr
Trouble shooting: using external supply to power the QSK board, check
switching, Relays are switching, Output relay when closed reduces
received signal. Input relay is moving a signal from my signal generator
through the input filters to the cathodes as measured on my Oscilloscope.
The tubes are acting like they are biased into cutoff. Retest Bias circuit
components al test OK
Replaced ICs in QSK board even though the QSK board appeared to be working
correctly, added IC sockets and 15V transorbs while I had it apart. Did
not fix problem
Bias resistors test good
Help what else can it be?
How do I measure the bias voltage? Is it between ground and terminal K or
is it between connector 22 and Terminal K?
What voltage should I read at terminal K of the filament board during
1. Stand-by
2. Transmit
Thanks in advance for any help
73,
Frank K9IC
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