[TenTec] Titan III opinions wanted

[Tommy]

I had a Titan 425. Under pretty hard useage, i.e., contesting, DXing, 
and high speed CW, the thing was like a tank. Worked really well and 
very reliable. Today's 'problem' with that amp is the final tubes now 
cost about $600 each!

Three years ago, I bought an Orion and a Titan 3. The first Titan 3 
had a 'small' assembly problem that TT could not locate. After much 
troubleshooting I located and fixed the problem. Then the power 
supply board blew up twice within two weeks. I received a replacement 
amp. This amp played well for about 11 months, were upon it started 
eating the AC fuses while sitting on my desk, in STBY mode. After 
many component replacements, tube socket,  tube replacement, and 
installation of a different design plate choke, the problem was 
solved. The Titan 3 has been running strong for about a year and a 
half with no additional problems. Just like the older TT gear, this 
amp has the 'feel' of a very solid piece of equipment.

Tom - W4BQF



At Monday 07:04 PM 10/9/2006, you wrote:
>I would like opinions, pro/con, on the Titan III or older model Titans. My
>main concern is any problems which may have caused anyone to send theirs
>back for repair. Particularly, the HV transformer giving up the ghost.
>
>Charlie - N5BLY
>
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