[TenTec] 110 vs 240

Carl Moreschi n4py at earthlink.net
Sun Mar 6 20:48:09 EST 2005


That explanation sounds perfect to me.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Martin AA6E" <msembx-aa6e at yahoo.com>
To: "W1WCI" <kb1gfv at arrl.net>; <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 110 vs 240


> The only reason, seems to me, is that on 240 V, you will draw half the
> current, and you will experience less voltage droop and I2R power loss.
>  This may give you a little extra power on peaks and a little less
> distortion.  Maybe less dimming of lights on some circuits in your
> house, too!
> 
> Let's see what others have to say.
> 
> 73, Martin AA6E
> 
> --- Tim _W1WCI <kb1gfv at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> > Just added 240 volts to the shack.
> > 
> > I am wondering if rewiring my Centaur for 240 volts would change or 
> > improve performance?
> > 
> > If so I would love an explanation of the theory behind any
> > improvement 
> > or efficiency.
> > 
> > Thanks for any help.
> > 
> > 73
> > Tim
> > W1WCI
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