[TenTec] 229A Tuner question

[Joel R. Hallas]

One better idea would be to install the connector you like in place of the
RCA and then install a matching connector on the cable from the Corsair for
the times you use it.

The fatal flaw of the RCA connector design is that the cable has a male on
both ends. If you hit the tuner chassis with it as you plug it in while the
Corsair is powered up, the short may take out a circuit board trace in the
Corsair. I may be remembering the corsair wrong -- it's been 20 years since
I had one -- but certainly true of many TT radios. 

I actually turn on my tuner-connected radio and use it to set the tuner b4 I
switch the output to a boat anchor or other radio. When tuned, I turn off
the modern set.

GL & 73

Regards, Joel
Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of David Cuttler
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:18 PM
To: tentec at contesting.com
Subject: [TenTec] 229A Tuner question


I just acquired a 229A tuner, and I can see that I will have an issue
regarding the panel lights. If I use an RCA plugged cable to my Corsair II
everything will be fine. The panel lights will be on when the Corsair II is
on. Here is where it gets sticky. If I want to use some other hf rigs, It
will require leaving the Corsair II on all the time just to power the panel
lights.
 
I thought about hooking the tuner up to a wall wart, and just leaving it on
all the time, but that will shorten the bulb life, and also consume power 24
hours a day at a time when everyone should be conserving power.
 
I am about to drill two holes next to the RCA socket, and install a modern
socket in parrallel to match the common plug used on most of the 12V wall
warts, leave the tuner powered up from the wall wart and also install a push
button switch to turn the panel lights on when required. I do not have a
problem modifying my stuff, because I am not saving it for the next
collector.
 
If someone has a better idea, I am all ears.
 
David Cuttler – KE6YX


      
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