[TenTec] Jupiter Problem

[Denton]

If the power plug is anything like the past crop of 100 watt TT rigs, then 
you might want to consider doing a little minor surgery and replacing it 
with an Anderson connector. I did that on my some of my past and present 
Omni VI. I looked up the molex ratings of the oem connectors....not even 
close to the 20 amps max the rigs can draw.
It has to do with the size of the power pins.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Brannick" <wmlb at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 12:25 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter Problem


> Denton wrote:
>> recheck the power connector...if it is anything like my Pegasus was,
>> consider replacing it with something a lot stouter.
>
> GOOD CALL  Denton.. I was able to replicate the problem by
> wiggling the power connector...
>
> That might even explain some odd things (rapidly changing
> SWR, etc) as I increased power. Things were probably
> breaking down as I drew more amperage from the power supply.
>
> Will try replacing the plug tomorrow. I know they included a
> spare one..  I would think the plug (female) would be more
> likely to "lose it's grip" with time. But...If that does not
> do the trick obviously will open up the Jupiter and check
> out the connector side.  If there is any question about
> that, will probably replace both plug and connector with an
> "upgrade"  Any suggestions?.. ... I would think Molex would
> probably have something. Radio Shack has them but it looks
> like they are only rated at 12A... and perhaps of a lesser
> quality too.
>
> Thanks for the tip..  Would have hated to have to send the
> Jup back to TN....
>
> Bill, W6WLB
>
>
>> From: "Bill Brannick" <wmlb at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:40 PM
>> Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter Problem
>>
>>
>>> Several times in the last couple of days, I have been
>>> transmitting at PSK31 levels (35 watts or so) when the rig
>>> has given  a little popping noise and the display goes blank
>>> momentarily and then re-displays. On a couple of occasions
>>> the  rig reset itself.   I have have experienced it with
>>> both of my antennas and there is no evidence of RF in the shack.
>>>
>>> Checked connectors etc,. but becoming more convinced that
>>> the problem is within the Jupiter..
>>>
>>> Any ideas???
>>>
>>> Bill, W6WLB
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