[TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer
ac5aa@juno.com
ac5aa@juno.com
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:11:00 -0500
I don't think Paul is "wasting bandwidth" asking questions here. Heck,
if all of us who ask questions called the manufacturers there would be
little traffic on the reflector and we'd only be half informed - hi!
73, Duane AC5AA
On Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:14:21 -0400 "Paul" <pfb@eriecoast.com> writes:
>
> Folks,
> I guess this is old knowledge and not worth wasting "bandwidth on"
> so I will
> graciously move along and not be a pest by asking these or making
> any more
> Inquieries here. I could not nave learned as much any where else on
> the
> internet -- I tried and it wasn't avaiable. I surely have not seen
> this in
> any of the threads before ---all who have responded Thanks. To
> those I whom
> felt it a bore or " alot of bandwidth" on the subject, I
> appoligize for
> wasting the space. To those searching the net and stumbling on
> this---I
> hope it helps you too decide and learn.
> Paul
> Aloha
> KI8HO
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Baron <SteveBaron@starlinx.com>
> To: Paul <pfb@eriecoast.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 19, 1999 7:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer
>
>
> > Wonder if both mfgrs are talking actual current draw - meased with
> meter -
> > during operation or whether they are just giving nominal ratibgs.
> >
> > E.g., is TT saying 'We recommend that you plan a 22o V 15 Amp
> line'.
> >
> > Been an awful lot of band width on this topic. Wht not just call
> TT and
> QRO
> > and ask them.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul <pfb@eriecoast.com>
> > To: tentec@contesting.com <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 11:51 PM
> > Subject: [TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer
> >
> >
> > >
> > >Next Question Ham operators,
> > >
> > >On the Tentec Centurian it is rated at 110V with 30 amp draw and
> for
> 220V
> > >it needs 15amp draw.
> > >
> > >QRO has a unit that is running two 500z's with a 110v current
> draw of
> > 20amps
> > >and a 220v current draw of 20 amps. I beleve it is the one with
> 32 lb
> > >transformer from DAHL.
> > >
> > >Can anyone explain if it is the size and make of the transformer
> that is
> > >making such a difference in the required currnt draw. These amps
> are
> > close
> > >to apples to apples and oranges to oranges comparisons in wattage
> output
> > and
> > >tubes. QRO has two models -- one with a 21 lb transformer with
> Pride
> tubes
> > >and QSK optional for $1895.00 and one with a 32 lb transformer
> choice of
> > >Amperex tubes or Triton tubes and QSK ready to go for $2095.00.
> > >
> > >Is the Tentec Transformer a reason for the different current
> consumption?
> > >That appears to be a substantial difference in power
> requirements.
> > >Something I have to keep an eye on.
> > >
> > >This is one that I don't have an answer too. Anyone ever check
> the weight
> > of
> > >a tentec Centurian Transformer?? How do I compare this aspect in
> looking
> > at
> > >various Amps? I see nothing in the Tentec literature on the
> Transformer
> > >other than wiring and current needed.
> > >
> > >
> > >Paul
> > >KI8HO
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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