[TenTec] 280

[Carl Moreschi]

The 280 does run hot at 10 amps.  I find it is a goos supply but about 18
amps is all it can run very well.  It does have over voltage protection.  It
will run an Orion but only at reduced output power because of the 18 amp
limit.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ariel M. Elam" <k4aal at comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 12:57 AM
Subject: [TenTec] 280


>
> Hello to the gang --
>
> I have a 280 power supply. It was dead when I got it. I replaced the
> bridge rectifier with a 25 amp unit. Seems like it runs HOT with a 10
> amp load. Is this normal? Does it have over-voltage protection? Will it
> power a VI+? All help will be appreciated.
>
> 73,
> Ariel, k4aal
>
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