[TenTec] Plate amperes ?

[John]

  Thanks Bob for very nice directions for tuning my centurion.   John
kb2huk----- Original Message -----
  From: "Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX" <RMcGraw at Blomand.Net>
  To: <tentec at contesting.com>
  Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 12:24 PM
  Subject: Re: [TenTec] Plate amperes ?


  > The plate current should be kept below 0.8A which is the lower end of
the
  > "black line".  Grid current should be kept below 260 ma which is the
lower
  > end of the "red line" on the meter.
  >
  > With the transceiver in tune, adjust the amplifier TUNE control for max
  > output and adjust loading for a final value of grid current between 240
and
  > 260 ma.  Then readjust TUNE for max output.  Increase drive from the
  > transceiver as necessary but so as not to exceed 260 ma of grid current.
  > These numbers should produce some 1200 to 1400 watts output.
  >
  > 73
  > Bob, K4TAX
  >
  >
  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: "John" <brazos at rochester.rr.com>
  > To: <tentec at contesting.com>
  > Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 11:11 AM
  > Subject: [TenTec] Plate amperes ?
  >
  >
  > Hi all !  I have a ten tec centurion and I need to know what value
should I
  > keep the plate ampers on for good operation .   I can not find a mention
of
  > this in the manaul .  thanks  John
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