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Re: [TenTec] Do I need a fan for Pegasus on digital modes?

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Do I need a fan for Pegasus on digital modes?
From: "Dale Martin" <kg5u@hal-pc.org>
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:06:02 -0600
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> I'm thinking of setting up a Pegasus as the main digital rig 
> but my power level relative to what the Pegasus would put out 
> is much lower. That is, except for CW, I'd be running it  
> between 40 and 50 watts.  At that power level, would I/should 
> I get the Ten Tec fan for the Pegasus?
> 

I would run a fan for any power level.  When I'm contesting with my Omni
VI's at 5w, I've got fans running across both radio's heatsinks.  They still
get warm even at 5w; not hot, just warm.  And they are definitely on when
I'm doing the digital modes.

I use 5" muffin fans behind and above the radios.  Works great.  The airflow
just happens to come out over the tops of the radios giving me a nice,
gentle (not eye-drying) breeze as I operate.

73,
Dale, kg5u

  


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