[TenTec] #422B Centurion Linear Amp......ARCING problem

[Rick - NJ0IP / DJ0IP]

I have been an avid Ten-Tec fan and user (until this day) for 35+ years.
I also helped found the Ten-Tec distribution in Germany.

BUT, you are being unfair to elecraft.
They have the same energetic support for their customers as Ten-Tec has.

I have no experience with Flex, but I can imagine they are good too, because
"THAT'S THE AMERICAN WAY"!

Some people "fly the flag" because they are gung ho and naïve.
I fly the flag because our great equipment is backed up by great support
that I can rely upon.

I still continue to wonder why so many people ask questions here before
consulting Ten-Tec direct.
Ten Tec did not invent great support.
Collins and Drake had it long before Ten-Tec, but Ten-Tec continued this
tradition long after the first two were dead in the ham radio arena.
Luckily elecraft has adopted it too.


73
Rick, NJ0IP


-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of mcelmer1
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 9:53 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] #422B Centurion Linear Amp......ARCING problem

To all reading this: Ten Tec is the only amateur radio manufacturer I am 
aware of that has a live body answering the phone. Furthermore, you speak to

a highly competent staff member either in sales or repair.

I have called the "competition" on the west coast (starts with a Y) and what

a cluster (fill in the rest).

I can't comment on the folks at Flex or Elecraft.

Mike
W8TRN
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BOB at W2PNJ" <bobw2pnj at optimum.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>; "Ten-Tec 
Service" <service at tentec.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 7:07 PM
Subject: [TenTec] #422B Centurion Linear Amp......ARCING problem


> Mr. Paul Clinton, I want to thank you for your correct diagnostic of the 
> arc sound occurring every 5 to 8 minutes. You were the only one with the 
> correct answer,a bad capacitor on the high voltage board. Some were saying

> it was dust, others saying it's insects!!
>      I received the new circuit board on Thurs. installed it  this 
> afternoon. I took photos as I removed the two upper boards, scratched my 
> head  as to how to remove the upside down mounting screws supporting the 
> large H.V. board. Upon stepping back, getting the big picture, I realized 
> the two side brackets come out with the board.
>      Your company continues to maintain the EXCELLENT reputation of 
> customer service over the years.
>       I will be attending the national Papillon specialty dog show held in

> Chattanooga Tenn. next April, I look forward to visiting the T-T plant and

> saying hello. From Long Island,New York....73 Bob W2PNJ
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