PaulKB8N@aol.com wrote:
I'd like my 100W radio to be just that, I'm usually seeing 80-95W output.
Same thing happened here. I've found the ALC pot to get cruddy and
reduce the output power. I would suggest finding a very accurate
wattmeter when adjusting that pot, and also have a proper TenTec power
supply that will disconnect power to the radio if you draw too much
current. I'm too lazy to take the bottom panel off and put a tiny bit
of Caig progold on the pot but probably will one of these days. My
experience has been that every 6 months the pot needs a little turning
to clean the wiper.
Whatever you do, I wouldn't do this unless you have a power supply that
trips at 22 amps. It's not worth blowing the finals. The 25A supply
for the orion probably won't trip until you've done some damage.
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73 Jason N1SU
Jason Buchanan - Boxboro, MA
Website: http://n1su.com/
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