[TenTec] Tentec Amps

[Jim MIller]

Jim, AD6CW;

The Svetlana 4CX1600B replacement cost is about $385.. It is a rugged
tube, and with 100 watts drive into a dummy load, is supposed to run 3KW
on 160-80 and less on the higher bands. Granted, it would not last long
at those levels.

(I own a Hercules II/9420 ps. w/Omni VI Plus.)

73
Jim

On Tue, 21 Sep 1999 12:00:25 -0700 Jim Lowman <jmlowman@ix.netcom.com>
writes:
> 
> zeitler@ibm.net wrote:
> > 
> > Paul,
> 
> > Once the Titan IIs have been out on the streets for a bit that 
> will most
> > likely be the amp for this guy.
> > 
> > For me, I have a homebrew 3-500Z deck that covers all HF bands 160 
> to 10 but
> > I am very very into the Centaur and will most likely by a new one 
> very soon.
> > I need it like I need a hole in the head but for $749 it just 
> keeps calling
> > me......Lane I am still available......
> 
> If I do decide to go the amplified route, Lane, I'm with you on the 
> Titan II.
> However, being also a QRP enthusiast, I wonder if the Centurion 
> isn't a worthy
> choice?  The pair of 3-500Z design has been the basis for many a 
> fine amplifier,
> including the Drake L-4 and the Heathkit SB-220.  Plus, the 
> Centurion design
> matches nicely my new Omni VI Plus and soon-to-be-ordered 238 tuner. 
>  As the
> callsign implies, I am nearly a 100% CW operator, and the Centurion 
> yields a
> fine 1kw output.  Following your and my 3 db rule, the difference 
> between 1000
> and 1500 watts is 1.76 db.
> 
> Anyone know the replacement cost of the 4CX1600B (Svetlana) final in 
> the 
> Titan II?  As the QRP bunch often says, "Life's too short for $800 
> finals."  :-)
> 
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
> 
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