[TenTec] low RF output on 80 meters with Argosy and Century 22

[Rick Williams]

Mike, a few years ago I had a Century 22 with the same problem.  Here's the
response I received!

http://lists.contesting.com/archives/html/TenTec/2002-11/msg00395.html

Good luck.

73, 

Rick 
VE7TK

Website:  http://www3.telus.net/ve7tk  

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Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2005 10:53:33 -0500
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar at sssnet.com>
Subject: [TenTec] low RF output on 80 meters with Argosy and Century
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well the subject line says it all.

I have a Argosy II and it works just fine on all bands but 80 meters, 
there's output but no where near what it should be. On 40 meters I get 
about 40+ watts, on 80 meters about 8 watts.

I dug out my Century 22 and notice is has the same problem.

now... powered measured
1. 13.8 volt supply
2. Bird wattmeter
3. 50 ? load

While not a critical fix right now, I do plan on getting the problem 
resolved.

Has anyone ever notice this and if so what is the fix (besides a trip 
down to the factory!)

mike