[TenTec] Model 422B CENTURION HF LINEAR AMPLIFIER

[ac5e at comcast.net]

Actually, the Centurion is only 1 dB down on the legal limit. The Titan III is a great full bore amp (albeit I did have to plug the finals back in when I put the power transformer in) but for the difference in price 1 dB gets awfully expensive. So unless you are a hard core contester/DXer buy the Centurion. 

And #10 romex is perfectly adequate. An amp should draw less than 20 Amps, #10 is good for 30 - but do check your local codes. A lot of the codes call for a 4 prong socket and 4 pin plug with a dedicated safety ground in addition to the neutral. 

73  Pete Allen  AC5E




 
> On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 ac5e at comcast.net wrote:
> 
> > The Centurion is an excellent amplifier for either CW, SSB, or what have
> > you. And it's probably the best value for a near legal limit amp on the
> > market.
> 
> I wish I could spring for the Titan III - but will have to "make do" with
> the 1KW output... hi
> 
> Regarding supply voltage, would 10/3 romex suffice for a 40 foot run or
> should I use 8/3 or 6/3?  I'm thinking about using a properly-rated
> twistlock or clothes dryer connector/socket combo for easy disconnect,
> etc.
> 
> 
> thanks,
> Jason
> 
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