[TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer
Steve Baron
SteveBaron@starlinx.com
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 03:02:43 +0100
Simply meant that asking questions like that have little chance of receiving
a definitive answer.
The manufacturer knows what was intended.
-----Original Message-----
From: ac5aa@juno.com <ac5aa@juno.com>
To: tentec@contesting.com <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Monday, September 20, 1999 3:13 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer
>
>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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>
>Duane A. Calvin, AC5AA
>Austin, Texas
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