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[TenTec] Issue with Centurion

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Subject: [TenTec] Issue with Centurion
From: Ted Schurter via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:45:10 -0400
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Hello All,

I have a Centurion amplifier that appears to have a problem delivering the 
specified output power.  When tuning up, everything seems to be ok except the 
amplifier can only deliver about 600 watts. The drive power at this time is 
about 25 watts. Further increase of the drive power will result in excessive 
plate current, with only a small increase in output power.

The plate voltage looks fine (3,000 volts no load). Both 3-500z tubes are new 
from RF Parts. 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome.

Ted, WB2NVK  
tedschurter@mac.com
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