I have never had a Ten Tec power supply that was set for 12 volts, always
about 13.5 or so. It is possible to set them for 12 volts, but 13.8 is the
standard.. Jim K4JAF
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To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Ten Tec rigs and 'other' power supplies
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> --- Original Message ---
> "Frank Krozel" <frank@electronicinstrument.com> Wrote on
> Thu, 14 Sep 2000 11:34:14 -0500
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> As the Ten Tecs all run at 12 volts, as opposed to
> 13.8 or higher volts, I am curious IF there is a
> connection with burned out bulbs ( are Ten Tec's
> rated at 12 volts? ) and using "other" supplies.
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> I'm not sure where the idea of TenTecs running at 12v comes from,
> but this is from their web page concerning the power supply for
> the Omni series -
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> "Model 962, Power Supply/Speaker - Cosmetically matches OMNI-VI
> PLUS, 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz input. 13.8 VDC, 22 A output. Resetting
> electronic latching circuit breaker limits current to protect
> transceiver. "
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> Mine puts out 13.8 too, not 12
>
> Frank
> W2FCA
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