[TenTec] buy the centurion

[John]

I have recently bought a centurion and I am very happy with it .  it is my
first amp and I am still learning about using it .   couldn't be simpler or
smoother.  for what its worth from a rookie.   John
----- Original Message -----
From: <jsb at digistar.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] buy the centurion


> On Sat, 29 Nov 2003, Ben K8DIT wrote:
>
> > Buy your last amplifier first and save lots of headache and money! The
> > Centurion has it all and does it all.
>
> I know this opens a gigantic can of worms but the Titan III is within my
> reach if I eat pinto beans and bacon for the next 12 months.
>
> I'm guessing i'd run the Centurion at 800W output but would probably run
> the Titan pretty close to the legal limit - the comfort zone for each amp.
>
> So is having the ability to double my output power worth changing my diet
> or will the 1000-1300 W output from the Centurion be adequate?
>
>
> I guess i'm trying to ask the difficult question of whether the difference
> between 1000W and 1500W+ for SSB is noticeable - I haven't "heard" for my
> own ears the difference between someone running 800W cleanly vs. 1500W+.
> It would seem that to make a big impact from 800W I'd have to push out at
> least 2400W and i'm not set-up for that kind of operation.
>
>
> regards,
> Jason
>
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