[TenTec] power switch for Tentec 961 power supply

Bwana Bob wb2vuf at verizon.net
Mon Aug 15 22:22:40 EDT 2016


Yes, I had to solder a jumper wire across the power switch terminals in 
my Corsair when the switch burned out.  I'd like to find a replacement 
some day. The power switch in the  Century 22 is prone to the same failure.

Did Ten-Tec use linear or audio taper in their audio gain pots?

Bob WB2VUF


On 8/14/2016 8:17 PM, Steve Berg wrote:
> Those Corsair II switches in the radio are unobtainable.  You are 
> better off using the On/Off switch on the power supply.
>
> Steve WA9JML
>
>
> On 8/14/2016 7:13 PM, GARY HUBER wrote:
>> Allan,
>>
>> I have replaced the power switch in my TT-961 PS. I just checked my TT
>> repairs and invoices but could not find any paperwork showing a switch
>> replacement. I remember taking the switch out of the PS to get the size
>> and other info and ordering a rocker switch from Mouser. (did you verify
>> the power cable to your Corsair II was connected and the AF GAIN / POWER
>> switch was pushed IN?)
>>
>> Good Luck
>>
>> 73 ES DX,
>> Gary - AB9M
>>
>> On 8/14/2016 5:24 PM, Allan Taylor wrote:
>>> Guys,
>>>
>>> My Tentec gear has sat for a year or two during a shack renovation. 
>>> While
>>> trying to bring the Corsair II up recently, I
>>> found that the 961 power supply did nothing (nada) when toggling the 
>>> power
>>> switch.Thinking that it is the most likely
>>> candidate for the problem, I wonder if any of the gang knows the 
>>> mfgr and
>>> part number for a replacement switch.
>>>    (I have not contacted TT but suspect the switch is not a one off 
>>> design
>>> for TT only!).
>>>
>>> Anyone?
>>>
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