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| ====== Centurion Model 422 Linear Amplifier ====== | ====== Centurion Model 422 Linear Amplifier ====== | ||
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| + | ===== Description ===== | ||
| + | QSK amplifier using 3-500Z tubes. The RF deck and power supply are combined into a single desk top cabinet. The power output is rated at 1300 watts on ssb, 1000 watts cw and 650 watts using “key- down” modes. Drive required for full power ssb operation is 100 watts. The duty cycle is 50%. | ||
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| + | ===== Reviews ===== | ||
| + | *[[http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr9207.pdf|ARRL]] (Must be an ARRL member and logged in to view.) | ||
| + | *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/113|eHam]] | ||
| + | *[[http://www.hamradiomarket.com/Articles/Ten%20Tec%20Centurion.htm|Bob Hutchinson, N5CNN]] | ||
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| + | ===== Mods, Fixes and Additional Info ===== | ||
| + | * Meter lamp replacement: NAPA auto parts CM 756, 14V 80ma | ||
| + | * [[422plate|non-zero plate current at idle]] | ||
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| + | ===== Related Links ===== | ||
| + | *[[this>./webarchive/422|Archived Ten-Tec Web Page]] | ||
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| + | ===== Brochure ===== | ||
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| ===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
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| ***Metering:** Dedicated plate current meter. Selectable multi-meter for plate voltage, grid current, forward or reflected power. Ten element LED bargraph display for peak power indication. | ***Metering:** Dedicated plate current meter. Selectable multi-meter for plate voltage, grid current, forward or reflected power. Ten element LED bargraph display for peak power indication. | ||
| - | ***Primary Power:** | + | ***Front Panel Status Indicators:** Standby, operator, transmit. |
| - | ***Safety:** | + | ***Primary Power:** 220 - 250 VAC @ 15 A, 110 - 125 VAC @ 30 A, 50/60 Hz. For full power operation, 220 - 250 VAC strongly recommended. |
| - | ***Front Panel Controls:** | + | ***Circuit Protection:** Primary line fuses. Plate transformer primary interlock and high voltage shorting bar. |
| - | ***Construction:** | + | ***Front Panel Controls:** Power on/off, standby/operate, control mode select (QSK - PTT/VOX), plate TUNE and LOAD, band switch, meter switch. |
| - | ***Size:** | + | ***Tune and Load Controls:** 6:1 vernier drives with calibrated dial skirts. |
| - | ***Weight:** | + | ***Construction:** Aluminum chassis, front and rear panels, interior partitions and top and bottom covers. |
| + | ***Size:** HWD 8.25" x 15.25" x 18.5" (20.3 x 38.7 x 46.9 cm) | ||
| + | ***Weight:** 47 lbs (21.3 kg) | ||
| - | ===== Reviews ===== | + | Note for older 422 Centurion amp owners: Using an older Centurion with the newest Ten-Tec HF transceivers - Pegasus, Jupiter, and Orion - may require a small modification to the QSK board in older Centurion amps for proper QSK CW keying. Short diode D2 (red diode, 1N4148, next to Q1) with a jumper wire. The current 422B does not require this modification. For questions, please consult our service department at (865) 428-0364 or via email at service@tentec.com |
| - | *[[http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr9207.pdf|ARRL]] (Must be an ARRL member and logged in to view.) | + | |
| - | *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/113|eHam]] | + | |
| - | *[[http://www.hamradiomarket.com/Articles/Ten%20Tec%20Centurion.htm|Bob Hutchinson, N5CNN]] (Some beautiful photographs!) | + | |
