[TenTec] Using Non-TT Supply

[Paul Kraemer]

John
I use Astron RSM 35 with all my solid state radios including OMNI VI
Very good supply with overvoltage and over current protection
Paul


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From: "John Farler" <k4avx1 at windstream.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 3:21 PM
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Subject: [TenTec] Using Non-TT Supply

> My supply for the TT Omni V or VI has problems.  When I tune up, even to 
> a dummy load,
> the pilots in the radio dim and output is not where it should be on 40 
> meters and up.
> Current is less than 20 A, but I haven't checked the voltage drop yet.
> 
> My question is can I use a non-TT supply with the Omni VI safely?  I 
> remember someone
> on the list saying TT stopped using the original type of power supply 
> like the one with
> the old Triton which kicks of at a certain current, but I can't remember 
> which radio it
> is that doesn't depend on the "circuit breaker" type of protection.
> 
> I have several non-TT supplies that will provide the current and more - 
> is it safe to use
> them with the Omni V, VI??
> 
> I'm guessing the filters in the power supply have gone bad...actually it 
> has 3 in parallel.
> How can I check for one bad one, or can I?
> 
> Thanks, and I hope my post is not too confusing....
> 
> John, K4AVX
> k4avx1 at windstream.net
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