[TenTec] 961 PS REPAIR / REPLACEMENT---WTB 961PS

[Jim Carragher]

Alan
I was  looking at some Achieves and found that Jerry, KG6TT had a similar
problem with a 962, in Dec.2004.  He used a Radio Shack #276-1185 Full Wave
Bridge  Rectifier, 25A for $3.29 at that time. He said he found the specs.
doing a Google  search and checked with Radio Shack and it was a drop in
replacement. Hope this helps.
I do have a 961 but it goes with my Omni VI Plus which I've put up for
sale. Good Luck. Jim  K7IKN

On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Alan via TenTec <tentec at contesting.com>
wrote:

> I made a recent comment as to how well my PARAGON II has been  performing
> over the years then Friday evening  there was a "pop" and a  dimming of the
> 961 PS red light and that smell of smoke. Removing the cover a local ham
> noted immediately the bridge rectifier  board was fried.
>
> I have been reading thru the  TenTec List's ARCHIVES  searching for
> guidance how to better assess the situation and effect  repairs.
>
> The limited information notes the board is no longer available  so some
> have attempted to rebuild the board with limited success. Also I am not
> sure
> what caused the problem and how far the damage extends beyond the board. I
> am afraid that the fact I am one of those "appliance operators' may be
> showing.  Monday morning a call to TenTec seems in order however I was
> wondering
> if  someone on the LIST could point out warning signs of impending failure
> I
> should  have been alerted to and if rebuilding the bridge circuit ( or
> replacing ) is viable option. Were there modifications to minimize this
> failure
> from occurring?
>
> REPLACEMENT 961;   Regardless if repairable or  not , I want to purchase a
> 961 PS...please contact me off-List if you have  one for sale
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Alan KB7MBIreplacement 961  PS
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