CAREFUL !
The 961 and 962 use completely different circuitry.
Make sure that bridge is the same or equivalent before installing it.
The 961 did indeed use a bridge but the 962 appears (from the schematic) to
have used 4 discrete diodes.
It makes no difference which you use, as long as you wire it correctly, so
double check pin connections.
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Carragher
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 6:49 AM
To: ARDUJENSKI@aol.com; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 961 PS REPAIR / REPLACEMENT---WTB 961PS
Alan
I was looking at some Achieves and found that Jerry, KG6TT had a similar
problem with a 962, in Dec.2004. He used a Radio Shack #276-1185 Full Wave
Bridge Rectifier, 25A for $3.29 at that time. He said he found the specs.
doing a Google search and checked with Radio Shack and it was a drop in
replacement. Hope this helps.
I do have a 961 but it goes with my Omni VI Plus which I've put up for sale.
Good Luck. Jim K7IKN
On Sat, Sep 20, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Alan via TenTec <tentec@contesting.com>
wrote:
> I made a recent comment as to how well my PARAGON II has been
> performing over the years then Friday evening there was a "pop" and a
> dimming of the
> 961 PS red light and that smell of smoke. Removing the cover a local
> ham noted immediately the bridge rectifier board was fried.
>
> I have been reading thru the TenTec List's ARCHIVES searching for
> guidance how to better assess the situation and effect repairs.
>
> The limited information notes the board is no longer available so
> some have attempted to rebuild the board with limited success. Also I
> am not sure what caused the problem and how far the damage extends
> beyond the board. I am afraid that the fact I am one of those
> "appliance operators' may be showing. Monday morning a call to TenTec
> seems in order however I was wondering if someone on the LIST could
> point out warning signs of impending failure I should have been
> alerted to and if rebuilding the bridge circuit ( or replacing ) is
> viable option. Were there modifications to minimize this failure from
> occurring?
>
> REPLACEMENT 961; Regardless if repairable or not , I want to purchase a
> 961 PS...please contact me off-List if you have one for sale
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Alan KB7MBIreplacement 961 PS
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