[TenTec] Jupiter finals availability

[Mike Bryce]

It’s very possible the PA transistors won’t be down for lunch.

I’d email them and find out part status before I’d get a RMA from them.

Also, email or call RF Parts. They may have them or know of a sub to use.

Do you have anyway of monitor current from the power supply? High current and low RF is almost always a case of fubar transistors.

Without looking at the radio, it’s hard to say if the drivers are bad or not. I’d bet they are okay.

and….

why would a big government contract have any bearing on repair turnaround time? Just wondering out loud.


Mike, WB8VGE
SunLight Energy Systems
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> On Mar 31, 2018, at 12:36 PM, mark kenward via TenTec <tentec at contesting.com> wrote:
> 
> I am considering sending my Jupiter to Ten Tec for repair.It has low output 5-9 watts.
> (I bought rig in this condition)
> Has anyone had finals replaced lately by Ten Tec?   
> My concern is if it IS the finals, will Ten Tec have them       SD1405 ?
> I do have drivers, and told them so   2sc 3133
> I cannot locate any finals..
> I would hate to send it only to find that they do not have finals to replace mine.
> Any one have finals replaced recently?
> I don't mind paying for work, but if it is the finals and they don't have them, it would be  shipping x 2 plus 1-2 hours labor, plus probably a new box for nil.
> 
> BTW, they said they have a big government receiver contract going and turnaround  time is 6 weeks estimated  as of Thursday night.
> ThanksK8VF
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