[TenTec] Ten-Tec PA design

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On Fri, 2006-07-14 at 16:38 -0400, Bill Tippett wrote:
> 
> K0CQ:
>  >The 25 amp fuse is too insensitive for PA protection. Neither it nor a
> 25 amp breaker are likely to trip at less than 125% which they should
> hold indefinitely, that's 31.25 amps. That's why I use a 15 amp fuse to
> protect my Corsair II and it has so far. It seems to be as effective as
> the Airpax which I don't have. That 15 amp fuse from a reputable
> manufacturer (I use nothing but Buss fuses, no off shore products) seems
> to be fast and sensitive enough.
> 
>          This actually makes a lot of sense.
> I normally only run 65-70W anyway to my amp and
> my antennas are resonant.  Think I will opt for
> this instead of the Air Pax.  W3DQ can collect
> orders for the Air Pax if others are interested.
> 
>                                          73,  Bill  W4ZV
> 
Buss brand ATC fuses and holders are in most hardware stores, auto parts
stores and my local Wallyworld.
-- 
73, Jerry, K0CQ,
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