[TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer

Wild Willy wdcook@ibm.net
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 18:55:17 -0400




The Motley's wrote:

> According to the Centurion manual, Chapter 3, page 3-1, the transformer
> is a tape wound Hypersil(R) weighing 35 lbs.  Getting 1,500 watts out of
> a pair 3-500z's is really pushing the envelope. The Ameritron AL-82 does
> it by using 3.1 to 3.2 KV on the anodes.  The Centurion supply delivers
> 2.5 to 2.6 KV.

All things being equal; I do believe of the two listed amps the Centurion's
IMD will be betterbecause of the lower anode supply.

Bill  N4WC

>


--
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm
Submissions:              tentec@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-tentec@contesting.com
Search:                   http://www.contesting.com/km9p/search.htm