[TenTec] Issue with Centurion

[Mike Cumbo]

Is that to an antenna? What SWR? Have you tried loading a dummy load?

Mike Cumbo, ND4S

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From: Ted Schurter via TenTec
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 4:45 PM
To: TenTec at contesting.com
Cc: Ted Schurter
Subject: [TenTec] Issue with Centurion

Hello All,

I have a Centurion amplifier that appears to have a problem delivering the specified output power.  When tuning up, everything seems to be ok except the amplifier can only deliver about 600 watts. The drive power at this time is about 25 watts. Further increase of the drive power will result in excessive plate current, with only a small increase in output power.

The plate voltage looks fine (3,000 volts no load). Both 3-500z tubes are new from RF Parts. 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome.

Ted, WB2NVK  
tedschurter at mac.com
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