[TenTec] 238 Tuner Mod

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I had given thought to taking the same approach as I observe the same 
problem.  Now with your pictures it looks like a fairly easy job.

Thanks
73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Castro" <ronc at sonic.net>
To: "Ten Tec List" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: [TenTec] 238 Tuner Mod


>I few months back, I modified my TT 238 tuner by changing out the disc 
>ceramic caps with surplus Soviet military doorknob caps, which dramatically 
>improves the power handling capability on 160 and 80 meters.  Heating used 
>to cause the SWR to 'drift', even at 100 Watts in some situations on 160. 
>The mod worked well, and if anyone is interested, I have all the details 
>and pictures on my website at www.n6ie.com.
>
> 73,
>         Ron N6IE
>      www.N6IE.com
>
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