[AMPS] CENTURION FIXED TNX ALL

[CATALANO_DENIS_E@hq.navsea.navy.mil]

     I have finally got the Centurion working again.  Thanks to all for the 
     trouble shooting suggestions.  KA4AUW (Ron) gets the prize.  He was 
     right on saying it probably is the HV transformer followed by one leg 
     the diodes.  That's exactly what it was.  The primaries of the 
     transformer had continuity, and 5 diodes were bad.  What went first, 
     and what caused it, is a mystery to me.  Tentec seems to think a line 
     surge or lightning strike was the cause.  There was no visible 
     physical damage, nor was anything else fried.  Remember I had not used 
     the amp for 6 months, and when I turned it on in standby position the 
     fuses blew right away.  The tranformer cost $160 w/ return, the diodes 
     were provide free.  Thanks again.  Now back to work on my 2nd SB-220.
     
                                          73 Denis, W4DC, VP2MFM     

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