[TenTec] Astron and TenTec rigs (Paragon)

[Mary Ann Higgins]

Hi John I've heard of problems with the Astron 50 P.S.
According to John @ TT some Astrons have poor RF
grounds. Not a TT issue since switching P.S. cures
the problem ( If the problem was with a rig it would happen regardless of
P.S. used).  You might take off the
cover and take a look. Good luck Ray Higgins.

On 11/5/06, john <johnmb at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> I seem to recall some users reporting problems with Astron PS's and tentec
> gear (though for the life of me, I can't recall the details). I'm having a
> problem in that using a 50A Astron (new filter cap) results in a raspy CW
> sidetone note... sounds like 60hz but I cant be sure. It happens only when
> on higher powers (>60watts) on all antennas (including dummy load) on all
> coax, etc etc.
>
> When I switch to a different supply (in this case, another Astron as bench
> supply) all is well. The Omni VI that sits next to the Paragon on the
> operating table has no issues. Swapping all cables with the perfectly
> working Omni results in no change...Omni stays good, Para bad.
>
> The Para has just made a round trip to Tentec and has a clean bill of
> health.
>
> The Para and omni is being fed through identical TT magnetic breakers.
>
> Ideas? I'm stumped. I've got other supplies to use, but there should be no
> reason for this!
>
> John K5MO
>
>
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