[TenTec] Corsair2

[Malcolm McLeman]

Salut everyone,

Nice to see the reflector hackling well. Quite a few members with their hackles up as well!
Being only a humble Corsair2 owner, have rejoined to impart a piece of information. Lost the display readout on power-up just after completing the WPX cw contest. Ten-tec always prompt with advice could only sugeest pluggery or dry joint. After re soldering the entire display board, the fault persisted. With digital probe I narrowed it down and found C28 2.2 mfd electrolytic, Pin 28 on U10 display micro-controller suspect. Changed it for 1mfd tantalum with immediate result, a rock solid display. Have seen various Corsair display complaints over the years especially on the flickering green 100 hz readout and am sure this may be due to a deteriorating C28.
2. On rig comparison, my other is a JRC JST135 chosen for it's excellent receive qualities. On receive the Corsair beats it hands down and renews my faith in this wonderful old lady which I rate one of the best cw contesting rigs ever.
3. I have owned two Corsairs, the original is now kept for spares. Since the start I have done all my own repairs right up to PA final transistors and am willing to help out if anyone has any Corsair queries direct to malcolm.mcleman at free.fr
Best regards to all,

Malcolm/F5VBU/GM3UIN

  
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