[TenTec] Orion Power Out

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Although one would initially think so, the radio typically draws different 
amounts of current on different bands.  Usually 75M & 40M are the least at 
around 18 amps while 12M & 10M are the greatest current demans at some 22 
amps.  In this case the current demand is some 20% more on 12M & 10M than on 
the other bands.  I really perceive two issuses one being IR loss in the 
power cable and connectors and the 2nd being the likely need for a TX Gain 
alignment for a couple of bands.

73
Bob, K4TAX

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion Power Out


> All of the suggestions for improving the voltage drop are good, but they 
> are
> not addressing the problem.
> If the voltage swing were the cause of the problem, he would have low 
> output
> on all bands.
> His problem is only on two bands.
>
> The cause of this problem is either the watt meter or something inside the
> transceiver, not the P.S.
>
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
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