[TenTec] Centurion Model 422 Performance

[John Holliman]

Rick Andren wrote:
> 
> Hi !!!
> I am interested in purchasing a Centurion Model 422, and would like to hear
> what owners like/dislike about it.  Will it develop the specs claimed 1300
> SSB, 1000 CW, and 650 RTTY?  Of course a 240 volt supply is preferable, but
> how does it work with 120 volts input?  (I may not always be operating from
> home.)
> 
> I plan on using the amp most of the time for SSB and RTTY contesting.  Is
> it cumbersome in a contest, or will it tune by the numbers pretty reliably?
> 
> Thanks in advance, and replies may be sent direstly to me.
> 
> Rick Andren (N9THC)
> n9thc@foxvalley.net
> 
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I am a confirmed TenTec fan, but I have no first hand knowledge of the
TenTec amplifiers.  When faced with the same decision as you about a
year and a half or so ago (I wanted a two 3-500Z amplifier with 160
meter capability), I opted for the QRO HF-2000.  I am very happy I did.
I have owned seven amps, two of which I built from Heathkits.  The QRO
is the best (and most expensive).

It is easily rest to a previous frequency without retuning, and the
tuning is very smooth.  No heart stopping peaks, etc.  Very quiet!

Good luck!

73 de John WA5TWL

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