Check the pin diodes that switch the RECEIVE bandpass
filters. If any are shorted the filter will be in the
circuit on transmit and can cause a fault like this.
73 and good luck, Dave, VE1ADH
--- Rich McCabe <r.mccabe@1967z28.com> wrote:
> I have a Pegasus that has been sitting in storage
> for awhile. I am just
> pulling it out and getting it back online.
>
> When I put it away I removed the factory internal
> tuner. I am pretty sure I
> checked it afterwards but its been long enough I
> cant remember for sure.
>
> Anyway, it transmits about 75 watts on 15 and 20
> meters but has no power on
> any other bands. It acts like it is transmitting but
> has no power out. As a
> matter of fact, it is drawing HIGH current on the
> other bands when
> transmitting. I think on 15 and 20 it is draws about
> 12 amps (crude estimate
> based on astron meter) and on other bands that have
> no power out it is
> drawing anywhere from 15 to 30 amps.
>
> Just getting ready to tear into it. Any suggestions?
>
> Rich
> kd0zv
>
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