[TenTec] repair of Herc II amp RE Phil (k4dpk)

[Phil Chambley, Sr.]

Hi Dave...

If that is true, and two vastly different transistors found their way into
the same beta group, then it would also be true of not only the transistors
already in the amplifier, but any candidates that might be  used as
replacements.

I think we are exagerating the complexity of the problem.

73
Phil


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David McClafferty" <ve1adh at yahoo.ca>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] repair of Herc II amp RE Phil (k4dpk)


> I have seen RF transistors that check OK for
> continuity and will even make full power on 20 meters,
> but they drop off on the higher bands and sometimes on
> the lower bands. These transistors have a
> multi-emitter arrangement that enhances bandwidth. I
> believe that if one or more of these multi-emitter
> paths is open the transistor will still work but on
> the mid or lower HF bands only. I don't think you can
> tell the difference with ohmmeter checks. I may be way
> out in left field with my theory of how this happens,
> but I have replaced transistors in several rigs that
> had low output on 10 and somtimes 80 and the problem
> was fixed.
>
> Dave, VE1ADH
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> --- Sam Bridges <radiobridge at InfoAve.Net> wrote:
>
> > Hello Phil:
> >     I wondered about replacing all eight trans
> > myself, but Gary at TT says that is the only safe
> > way. I gather the reason is that (I am told) the
> > trans must be matched in current drain or trouble
> > will results. Secondly, it appears that RF trans in
> > or out of circuit can appear to test good when in
> > fact they will not produce full output. This seems
> > to be the result of the physical make up of the
> > trans.,viz. part of it will be working but the rest
> > will not. As a result the trans will not fail a
> > continuity test but be bad. I am new to RF Trans so
> > I could be wrong.
> >     Anyone know what the resistance between the
> > collector and the base should be of a MRF454 out of
> > circuit?
> >     Tnx de KJ4ZM Sam
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