Bill,
Regarding the supply current, I powered my Jupiter with an Astron 20 amp
(peak) RS-20A. It won't handle the current you need. Often while tuning
up the antenna it would overload and shut it down. Once it bombed the
software and I had to do a S/W reset which erased all the 80 memory
locations I had stored. I was not too happy! Get one capable of 22 amps
or more. If more, then get the magnetic breaker to protect the Jupe from
overcurrent when loading into a < 50 ohm load because it causes the
finals to draw too much current. (25 ohms impedance draws twice as much
current as 50 ohms)
Can't tell you what all the versions added or fixed but the latest one
gives you a 150 DSP CW filter which works very well. It also gives you
sixty meter band (channels) capability which I have not used.
73,
Pat Haynes - K4BEH
On Thu, 28 Sep 2006 16:32:03 -0400 William Evans <w4ish@hughes.net>
writes:
> I just acquired a Jupiter on that big auction in the sky, and since
>
> it did not come with a manual, I have called Ten-Tec and ordered
> one. But I have some questions while I am waiting for the manual:
> 1) Software version 1.02 b4 is installed in the radio... this is
> evidently the first version they came out with (Yes, it has a red
> dot, for those who want to know). I know I can go to RFSquared and
>
> get the latest version, but what about the versions between 1.02 and
>
> 1.28? Where can I get those to play with them?
> 2) Since I do not have the TT power supply, would a 20 amp supply
> be
> enough? And do I need the magnetic circuit breaker?
> 3) What else do I need to know to get started, or does anyone have
> a
> bunch of hints as to the best way to operate with it. (I am not the
>
> best on CW, and most of my operation is on SSB, with gobs of SWL
> thrown it for fun)
>
> Bill
>
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