[TenTec] Pegasus xmit problem

[David McClafferty]

Check the pin diodes that switch the RECEIVE bandpass
filters. If any are shorted the filter will be in the
circuit on transmit and can cause a fault like this.

73 and good luck, Dave, VE1ADH

--- Rich McCabe <r.mccabe at 1967z28.com> wrote:

> I have a Pegasus that has been sitting in storage
> for awhile. I am just 
> pulling it out and getting it back online.
> 
> When I put it away I removed the factory internal
> tuner. I am pretty sure I 
> checked it afterwards but its been long enough I
> cant remember for sure.
> 
> Anyway, it transmits about 75 watts on 15 and 20
> meters but has no power on 
> any other bands. It acts like it is transmitting but
> has no power out. As a 
> matter of fact,  it is drawing HIGH current on the
> other bands when 
> transmitting. I think on 15 and 20 it is draws about
> 12 amps (crude estimate 
> based on astron meter) and on other bands that have
> no power out it is 
> drawing anywhere from 15 to 30 amps.
> 
> Just getting ready to tear into it. Any suggestions?
> 
> Rich
> kd0zv
> 
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