[TenTec] Astron and TenTec rigs (Paragon)

[george fritkin]

I use my $4,000.00  ORION ll with the $99.00 MFJ switcher and all is well and has been well.  13.6 volts DC is 13.6 DC assuming regulation and filtering are there.

George, W6GF







----- Original Message ----
From: john <johnmb at nc.rr.com>
To: tentec at contesting.com
Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2006 6:26:32 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Astron and TenTec rigs (Paragon)


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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