Re: [TenTec] Corsair2

["Tommy" <aldermant@alltel.net>]

Thanks Malcolm...very good post!

Hope you don't mind but I forwarded this to an old friend of mine 
who has the 'flickering digit' problem on his Corsair 2. Very good 
info!

73,

Tom - W4BQF

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Malcolm McLeman" <malcolm.mcleman@free.fr>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:02 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Corsair2


Salut everyone,

Nice to see the reflector hackling well. Quite a few members with 
their hackles up as well!
Being only a humble Corsair2 owner, have rejoined to impart a piece 
of information. Lost the display readout on power-up just after 
completing the WPX cw contest. Ten-tec always prompt with advice 
could only sugeest pluggery or dry joint. After re soldering the 
entire display board, the fault persisted. With digital probe I 
narrowed it down and found C28 2.2 mfd electrolytic, Pin 28 on U10 
display micro-controller suspect. Changed it for 1mfd tantalum with 
immediate result, a rock solid display. Have seen various Corsair 
display complaints over the years especially on the flickering green 
100 hz readout and am sure this may be due to a deteriorating C28.
2. On rig comparison, my other is a JRC JST135 chosen for it's 
excellent receive qualities. On receive the Corsair beats it hands 
down and renews my faith in this wonderful old lady which I rate one 
of the best cw contesting rigs ever.
3. I have owned two Corsairs, the original is now kept for spares. 
Since the start I have done all my own repairs right up to PA final 
transistors and am willing to help out if anyone has any Corsair 
queries direct to malcolm.mcleman@free.fr
Best regards to all,

Malcolm/F5VBU/GM3UIN




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