[TenTec] Using Non-TT Supply

[Paul Kraemer]

If that is an issue then use the VS-35M model with front panel adjustable 
current limit that can be set from 1.5 amp up to max of the supply.  The 
voltage is also adjustable from front panel.
I haven't taken each apart but I wager  the only difference between the 
VS-35M and the RS-35M is the adjustments brought out to a knob
Paul K0UYA


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From: "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:28 PM
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Using Non-TT Supply

> Paul,
>
> The over current protection in your RSM 35 is not the same as the over
> current protection used in the Ten-Tec power supplies.  The RSM 35's over
> current protection is to protect the power supply itself.  The Ten-Tec 
> power
> supplies had their over current protection set to exactly the maximum
> permissible current for the transceiver's finals, and that helped protect
> the final transistors.  Ten-Tec used this method for almost 20 years.  I
> think the Omni VI was the first transceiver which did not rely on the 
> power
> supply for the extra protection.
>
> There is nothing special about the Ten-Tec circuit, other than the point 
> at
> which it shuts down.  Older models ceased at 18A, later ones at 20A (as 
> the
> new transceivers required more current).    Any good power supply with an
> adjustable current parameter would also work like the Ten-Tec power
> supplies.  However how often do you see someone using a P.S. with an
> adjustable current limit?
>
> Bottom line, your suggestion is only good for the newer transceivers. 
> Don't
> use it with the older Omni's or Corsairs.
>
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Paul
> Kraemer
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 11:46 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Using Non-TT Supply
>
> 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
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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