Ten-Tec Titan 3,417A User guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS SPECIFICATIONS WARNING NOTICES 10 METER OPERATION INTRODUCTION UNPACKING
1 INSTALLATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1.3 HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER
INSTALLATION
1.4 TRANSCEIVER INTERCONNECTIONS
1.5 ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS
1.6 GROUND CONNECTION
1.7 HIGH POWER OPERATION
1.8 ALC
1.9 COOLING SYSTEM
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1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3
2 OPERATING IN STRUCTIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
2.2.1 BAND SWITCH
2.2.2 TUNE
2.2.3 LOAD
2.2.4 POWER
2.2.5 OPR-STBY
2.2.6 QSK-PTT
2.2.7 MULTI-METER SWITCH
2.2.7.a Ep
2.2.7.b Is
2.2.7.c FWD
2.2.7.d REF
2.2.8 PLATE CURRENT METER
2.2.9 OVERDRIVE
2.2.10 WAIT
2.2.11 PEAK POWER BARGRAPH
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P/N 74412
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2.3 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
2.3.1 TRANSCEIVER
2.3.2 ANTENNA
2.3.3 KEY IN
2.3.4 KEY OUT
2.3.5 PTT/VOX
2.3.6 ALC
2.3.7 ALC CONTROL
2.3.8 AC LINE
2.3.9 LINE FUSES
2.4 INITIAL TURN-ON
2.5 TUNE – UP PROCEDURE
2.5.1 CHECKS TO MAKE BEFORE TUNING UP
2.5.2 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
2.5.3 SUGGESTED TUNE – UP PROCEDURE
3 OPERATION AND SAFETY
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.1.1 TUBES
3.1.2 INTERLOCKS
3.1.3 FUSES
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3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1
4 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 MAINTENANCE
5 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 INPUT MATCHING ASSEMBLY A6 (81946) AND 15M
FILTER ASSEMBLY A7 (81953)
5.3 HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY A2 (81944)
5.4 SCREEN SUPPLY AND GRID BIAS ASSEMBLY A10
(81950)
5.5 QSK ASSEMBLY A11 (81949)
5.6
5.7 PLATE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY A3 (81948)
5.8 METER/SWITCH/DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES A12 and A13
5.9 HV-AC LINE INPUT ASSEMBLY A9 (81945)
5.10 LOAD SHUNT ASSEMBLY A5 (81943)
5.11 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, MODEL 417A AMPLIFIER
6 MASTER PARTS LIST
SWR ASSEMBLY A4 / RELAY A14 (81951 / 81959)
(81947 and 81952)
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5-4 5-6 5-8 5-9
5-10 5-12 5-14 5-15
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIG DESCRIPTION PAGE
1-1 T/R CONNECTIONS FOR TEN-TEC TRANSCEIVERS
WITH TX OUT AND TX EN
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1-2 T/R CONNECTIONS FOR OTHER TRANSCEIVERS 2-1 MODEL 417A TUNING CHART 2-2 MODEL 417A TUNING LOG 2-3 MODEL 417A FRONT PANEL 2-4 MODEL 417A REAR PANEL 2-5 MODEL 417A TOP VIEW 2-6 MODEL 417A BOTTTOM VIEW 4-1 TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
ASSEMBLY A6 (81946) INPUT MATCHING BOARD
5-1 CIRCUIT TRACE 5-2 COMPONENT LAYOUT
ASSEMBLY A2 (81944) H.V. POWER SUPPLY BOARD
5-3 CIRCUIT TRACE 5-4 COMPONENT LAYOUT
ASSEMBLY A10 (81950) SCREEN SPLY / GRID BIAS BOARD
5-5 COMPONENT LAYOUT 5-6 CIRCUIT TRACE
ASSEMBLY A11 (81949) QSK BOARD
5-7 COMPONENT LAYOUT 5-8 CIRCUIT TRACE
1-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-9 4-1
5-2 5-2
5-3 5-3
5-4 5-5
5-6 5-7
ASSEMBLY A4 (81951) SWR BOARD
5-9 CIRCUIT TRACE 5-10 COMPONENT LAYOUT
ASSEMBLY A3 (81948) PLATE CONNECTOR BOARD
5-11 CIRCUIT TRACE 5-12 COMPONENT LAYOUT
5-8 5-8
5-9 5-9
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ASSEMBLY A12 (81947) METER/SWITCH BOARD
5-13 COMPONENT LAYOUT 5-14 CIRCUIT TRACE
5-10 5-11
ASSEMBLY A13 (81952) DISPLAY BOARD
5-15 COMPONET LAYOUT & TOP CIRCUIT 5-16 BOTTOM CIRCUIT TRACE
ASSEMBLY A9 (81945) AC LINE / DELAY BOARD
5-17 COMPONENT LAYOUT 5-18 CIRCUIT TRACE
ASSEMBLY A5 (81943) LOAD SHUNT BOARD
5-19 CIRCUIT TRACE 5-20 COMPONENT LAYOUT
5-21 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, MODEL 417A
5-10 5-12
5-12 5-13
5-14 5-14
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SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL 417A
BAND COVERAGE
POWER OUTPUT
DRIVING POWER
PLATE EFFICIENCY
INPUT AND OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
HARMONICS
CW BREAK-IN
PROTECTIVE CIRCUITS
160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, and 15 meters (12 and 10 meters for authorized users).
1500 watts continuous in SSB, CW, AMTOR/PACTOR (50% duty cycle modes) on all bands. 1000 watts RTTY/SSTV (continuous duty cycle modes) for up to 10 minutes key down on all bands.
60 watts typical for 1500 watts output.
Up to 65% depending on band, frequency, line voltage and impedance load.
50 ohms unbalanced with VSWR <2:1
Meets or exceeds FCC requirements.
Built-in T/R switching in less than 7 ms.
A.) Screen grid voltage regulation, current limiting, over voltage protection and MOV arc over protection. LED over-current indication. B.) Control grid voltage regulation, current limiting and LED over-current indication. C.) Plate current over-current trip at 1.5 amps. Series resistor for arc absorption.
PRIMARY POWER
LINE PROTECTION
TUBES
COOLING
240 VAC –10%/+5% @ 20 amps, 50/60 Hz
Primary line fuses, chassis interlock, and step-start inrush protection.
Two Svetlana 4CX800A ceramic tetrodes in grid-driven configuration.
Forced air, vertical exhaust, using centrifugal blower to produce .1” of water pressure drop at sea level, 25 degs. C air temperature.
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METERING
Full time plate current meter. Second meter selectable for screen grid current, plate voltage, forward power, and reflected power (x10). Peak forward power indicated on full-time LED bargraph display.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
STATUS INDICATORS
PLATE VOLTAGE SUPPLY
SCREEN SUPPLY
CONSTRUCTION
SIZE
TUNE and LOAD control knobs with 6:1 reduction drive. Rotary band switch and meter switch for screen grid current, plate voltage, forward or reverse power. Standby / Operate , QSK / PTT-VOX and Power on/off rocker switches.
Power on, wait, standby/operate, screen grid over-current, control grid over-current.
Step-start inrush protected. Approximately 3000 VDC @ no load, approximately 2700 VDC @ full load. 6 amp, 1000 PIV diodes in fullwave bridge circuit. 9 each 220 uF electrolytic filter capacitors. 10 ohm arc absorption resistor.
360 VDC voltage regulated, current limited.
.125” aluminum plate transformer and RF tank chassis. .062” aluminum control / airbox chassis and covers.
HWD = 8.5" x 19" x 20" (21.6 x 48.3 x 50.8 cm)
WEIGHT
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84 lbs. (38.18 kg)
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WARNING!!!!!!!
This amplifier contains lethal voltages when operating.
DO NOT operate this amplifier with the covers removed.
The power supply circuits in this amplifier can produce up to
3000 volts and cause serious injury or death!
CAUTION!!!
Never attempt to operate the TITAN III without first
connecting a suitable antenna or 50 ohm dummy load of
sufficient power rating or SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY
RESULT!
10 / 12 METER OPERATION OF THE TITAN III AMPLIFIER
FCC rules permit licensed amateurs to modify their own amplifiers for operation in the 24.89 – 24.99 MHz and 28 - 29.7 MHz bands. If you enclose a copy of your valid amateur radio license with the warranty registration card for your new amplifier, an optional input matching circuit (assembly A8) and appropriate installation information will be sent to you without charge.
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INTRODUCTION
The Model 417A TITAN III is an advanced design linear amplifier using two 4CX800A high power tetrodes in a grid driven configuration. This amplifier uses a ducted forced air cooling system and operates easily at 1500 watts output with maximum efficiency of 65% . Two panel meters provide system monitoring. One meter is dedicated to full time plate current measurement. The other meter is switchable among plate voltage, screen grid current, forward power, or reflected power. Two front panel LEDs indicate overdrive conditions for the control grid and screen grid circuits. Plate current overdrive trip is provided at 1.5 amps. Band coverage includes 160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15 meters as shipped from the factory. With proof of authorization, 12 and 10 meters may be enabled with an optional matching network from TEN-TEC (model # 417A-10). Primary power of 240 VAC is required. Remember, tune-up at 1500 watts output and 240 VAC line voltage can require up to 20 amps line current. The TITAN III primary AC lines are fused at 20 amps. ABC-20 fuses or equivalent must be used in replacement to protect the tubes. Interlocks on the high voltage power supply are provided to ensure operator safety. NEVER DEFEAT THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS !!!!
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UNPACKING
Carefully remove the amplifier from the packing carton and inspect it for signs of damage. Carefully remove the high voltage power transformer from its’ packing carton and inspect it for signs of damage. If the amplifier or transformer has been damaged, notify the delivering carrier immediately, stating the full extent of the damage. Save all damaged cartons and packing material. Liability for any shipping damage rests with the shipping carrier.
Complete the warranty registration form and mail to TEN-TEC immediately (include a copy of your amateur radio license if you are requesting the 10 meter option). Save the packing material for re-use in the event that moving, storage, or reshipment is necessary. Shipment of your TITAN III in other than factory packing material may result in damage. This is not covered under TEN-TEC warranty.
The following hardware and accessories are packed with your TITAN III. Make sure you have not overlooked anything.
2 ea. 20 AMP ABC-20 fuses 27038 2 ea. 1
1
/2 AMP MDL-11/2 fuses 27018 1 ea. key cable 46160 1 ea. .056 allen wrench 38040 1 ea. .062 allen wrench 38088 1 ea. # 8 allen wrench 38124
4 ea. #10 hex nuts 54005
(for plate transformer installation)
24ea. 4x40 short black flathead screw 60080
(to finish installation of top cover)
1 ea. warranty card 74020 1 ea. operator’s manual 74367
2 ea spare 14” tube chimney clamp 38265
If any of the above are missing, contact the repair department at TEN-TEC for replacement.
Repair dept. (865) 428-0364 Switchboard (865) 453-7172 FAX (865) 428-4483
Before powering up your TITAN III, visually inspect the unit for possible physical damage, such as dents or parts jarred loose during shipment. If you remove the top cover, remember that safety interlocks on both line and high voltage prevent power up. Do not connect this amplifier to AC power without the power transformer installed and the top cover securely held to the chassis with the provided cabinet screws.
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CHAPTER 1
INSTALLATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION: When setting up
the station, provide adequate ventilation for the amplifier. Also, select a location that allows comfortable access to the front controls and adequate clearance for rear panel connections.
1.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
The TITAN III amplifier draws up to 20 amps at 240 VAC. Care should be taken not to overload house wiring circuits usually fused or circuit breakered at 15 to 20 amps. A straight run circuit with # 10 / 2 wire with ground and breaker or fuses at 20 amps is strongly advised. Do not connect the TITAN III to AC voltage until installation of HV power transformer is completed.
1.3 HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION: DO NOT CONNECT
THE AC LINE CORD TO 240 VAC WALL OUTLET BEFORE INSTALLATION OF THE HV POWER TRANSFORMER. Check to make sure the amplifier is unplugged from the wall. Remove the top cover of the amplifier. Note only 10 screws were initially installed at the factory. This was done to simplify your task. (If the cover won’t come off, check for screws in the underside bottom edges). Temporarily remove the left side chassis rail (four longer flat-head screws). There are four 10 x 32 nuts (TEN-TEC part #54005) in the packing kit. You must use these to mount the transformer and not the nuts in the transformer shipping carton. Identify the large open area in the chassis where the transformer mounts. Note the location of the four threaded studs in the chassis. Start two nuts on only the two studs closest to the center of the amplifier chassis. Just “start” the two nuts, engaging only a few threads. Orient the transformer with the two wire HV
lead side of the transformer coil toward the center chassis shield. Being careful not to disturb the printed circuit board behind the meters, align the slots in the transformer bottom mounting bracket under the two nuts that you just installed. Slide the transformer toward the center shield until the studs are seated in the transformer mounting slots about midway. Align the slots in the other bottom mounting bracket with the two remaining studs in the floor of the chassis near the outside of the amp. Install the two remaining nuts on the open studs. Using a long nut driver or socket, tighten all four nuts. Connect the two wire HV cable to the socket on the HV rectifier board A2 (81944) mounted on the center shield. Note the plug will seat properly in the socket in one direction only. Visually inspect the connection for proper seating. Connect the four wire primary cable to the four wire cable extending from the rear chassis area near the smaller low voltage transformer. Again this plug will only seat properly in one direction. Care should be taken when re-installing the side rail and top cover not to pinch this cable. Excess cable length may be looped and tucked between the side rail and fan housing scroll. Remember to install all 34 screws in the top cover when re­assembling. The extras you need are in the packing kit. To access the five screws along each bottom edge, carefully tilt the amplifier on it’s side or slide it to the edge of the table and work from below.
Never ship or transport the amplifier with the transformer installed !!! Serious
damage to the chassis may result.
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1.4 TRANSCEIVER INTERCONNECTIONS: When using the
TITAN III with TEN-TEC transceivers with TX EN and TX OUT connectors, follow the diagram in Figure 1-1. The QSK-PTT/VOX switch on the TITAN III should be in the QSK position for all modes of operation. This hook-up arrangement will work with the OMNI series, PARAGON I and II, PEGASUS, JUPITER, and ORION. Some modern Yaesu transceivers are also equipped with a full break-in keying loop that can be utilized in a similar fashion. If you are unsure about connecting this equipment, please contact the TEN-TEC factory for instructions. When connecting the TITAN III with all other transceivers, use the diagram in Figure 1-2. Note that the key or keyer must be connected to the KEY IN jack on the TITAN III, a cable is run from KEY OUT to the key input jack on your transceiver, and the line from the external T/R N.O. relay contacts on the transceiver must be connected to the PTT/QSK jack on the TITAN III. When using this configuration, the QSK-PTT/VOX switch on the amplifier must be in the PTT/VOX position for SSB operation and in the QSK position for CW operation.
1.5 ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS:
The TITAN III amplifier is designed for use with antennas resonant at the frequency of operation and having an impedance within the limit of 25 to 100 ohms, or an SWR of 2:1 or less (<10% reflected power). Note that any SWR other than 1:1 will result in TUNE and LOAD settings different from those in the manual reference chart (Figure 2-1). The nominal load impedance of the amplifier is 50 ohms. Antennas can exhibit an SWR of more than 2:1 in some part of the band. For operation under these conditions, we recommend using an antenna matching network that will enable the TITAN III to work into a 50 ohm load for maximum power transfer to the antenna.
CAUTION!!!
Never attempt to operate the TITAN III
without first connecting a suitable
antenna or 50 ohm resistive load of
sufficient power rating or
SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY RESULT!
1.6 GROUND CONNECTION: In the interest of personal safety and to reduce the possibility of stray RF pickup on interconnecting cables, all station equipment should be well grounded to earth and to supply line ground bus. It is important to strap all equipment chassis together with short heavy leads. This ground bus may then be tied to an external earth grounding rod.
1.7 HIGH POWER OPERATION: The TITAN III amplifier operates comfortably at a maximum of 1500 watts output. New owners often find that other components in their station may not. Before operating at this power level, be certain to check the following items:
1. The coax from the TITAN III to the
feed point of your antenna must be top quality RG-8 or better. We recommend silver plated connectors rather than chrome plated connectors. Make sure that all coax connectors are tight.
2. All coax switches or relays in the feed line must be rated at 1500 watts or higher. NEVER ACTIVATE IN­LINE SWITCHES WHILE TRANSMITTING.
3. Verify that the components in your antennas are rated for the TITAN III maximum power levels (dipole center insulator, end insulators, baluns, traps, etc.) Make sure that all radiating sections are well clear of metallic objects such as rain gutters and antenna supporting
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structures. For the first few hours of operation, check the SWR frequently. Any increase in reflected power is an indication that something between the amplifier and the antenna elements, including the end insulators, is heating and must be corrected.
4. A solid earth ground is often essential. Every station will have a unique electrical ground due to location of equipment, distance between units, distance from house wiring ground rod, distance from RF ground rod, etc. Keep equipment ground straps as short and thick as
possible and RF ground rod as close
to the station as possible.
5. If you use an antenna tuner, make all SWR/matching adjustments with the TITAN III in the STANDBY mode using transceiver low power only.
6. If any of your home entertainment electronic devices have RF leaks, the TITAN III may find them. If you are not familiar with standard procedure for controlling this type of interference, consult the ARRL Radio Frequency Interference Manual.
depending on input RF drive level. A negative output voltage will be present at the ALC jack only when the TITAN III is in the OPERATE mode and the input RF drive is above the threshold setting. Leave this control fully clockwise if you have no requirement for external ALC.
1.9 COOLING SYSTEM: The TITAN III uses a pressurized cabinet with the main air intake through the right front side of the chassis and exhaust through the tube chimneys on the right rear top of the amplifier. It is safe to operate the amplifier as long as there are no impediments to the flow of air near the air intakes and/or the exhaust.
1.8 ALC: Most solid state transceivers do not provide connection for ALC input and it is unnecessary to make any external ALC connection to these rigs. The ALC output jack is used primarily with tube-type transmitters or transceivers with a negative going ALC system. The ALC ADJUST control is used to set the threshold for proper ALC action. This is -1 to -15 VDC
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TITAN III
TITAN III
FIGURE 1-1 T/R CONNECTIONS FOR TEN-T EC
TRANCEIVERS WITH TX O U T & TX EN
TITAN III
TITAN III
FIGURE 1-2 T/R CONNECTIONS FOR OTHER
TRANCEIVERS WITHOUT TX OUT & TX EN
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 INTRODUCTION: The following
instructions will enable the operator to quickly place the TITAN III in operation. Included are descriptions of the front panel controls and rear panel connections, followed by a detailed tune­up procedure. Refer to Chapter 3 operation and safety tips.
2.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS: The front panel controls and their functions are described below.
2.2.1 BAND SWITCH: This switch selects the desired frequency of operation. This is a ten position switch that covers the 160 meter to 10 meter bands. NOTE: A built-in switch stop prevents operation in the 10 and 12 meter bands. For 10 and 12 meter operation you must contact the factory for an authorized modification kit.
2.2.2 TUNE: This control adjusts variable capacitor C1 to provide resonance at the operating frequency. Figure 2-1 shows the approximate settings for both the TUNE and LOAD controls on each band. Keep in mind that the settings in this chart are for operation into an ideal 50 ohm resistive load. There is also a blank log chart that you may use to record the actual control settings for your antennas.
2.2.3 LOAD: This control adjusts variable capacitor C2 for the proper amplifier output loading. See Figure 2-1.
2.2.4 POWER: This switch routes the AC line to the primary of the low voltage supply. When on, the TITAN III will power up and the indicator light in the POWER switch will light.
2.2.5 OPERATE/STANDBY: This switch, when in the OPERATE position, places the amplifier online. When in the STANDBY position, the amplifier is bypassed and only the transceiver power is routed to the antenna. When in the OPERATE position, the indicator light in the switch will light. NOTE: No high voltage will be read on the metering when this switch is in STANDBY. The OPERATE/STANDBY switch also serves as the plate current trip-off circuit reset switch. At 1.5 amps plate current, the plate current trip-off circuitry will activate. The lighted segment of the OPERATE/STANDBY switch will go out when plate current trip-off has occurred. To reset, switch back to STANDBY and immediately back to OPERATE. The lighted segment of the switch should now be lit again and the amplifier is ready to use.
2.2.6 QSK/PTT: This switch, when in the QSK position, configures the key circuits for CW/QSK operation. For late model TEN­TEC transceivers with TX EN and TX OUT connectors, or late model Yaesu transceivers connected using a full break-in keying loop, this position is used for all modes of operation. Placing the switch in the PTT position allows the TITAN III to be controlled by the PTT/VOX input jack rather than the KEY IN/KEY OUT loop.
2.2.7 MULTIMETER SWITCH: This switch connects the right hand meter to monitor various amplifier parameters.
A. Plate voltage (Ep) - When in this
position, the meter reads plate voltage. This voltage is line voltage dependent at a ratio of 12.5 V plate per 1 V line. Plate voltage is approximately 3000 VDC at a line voltage of 240 VAC. Therefore, at a line voltage of 250
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VAC the meter will read a little higher (3125 VDC).
B. Screen current (Is) - When in this position,
the meter is paralleled with a resistor in series with the screen supply. This monitors screen grid current. The upper limit for screen current is 75 mA. NEVER OPERATE THE TITAN III IN EXCESS OF 75 mA SCREEN GRID CURRENT. A warning zone indicator is used on the face of the meter to alert the operator. In addition to the analog meter, the screen overdrive LED indicates excessive screen current.
C. Forward power (FWD) - When in this
position, the meter is connected to the forward port of a bridge circuit at the antenna output. This measures forward RF output power. It is, however, more load dependent than an external wattmeter. If your antenna is far from resonance, the accuracy is not as good and power measurements should be made externally.
D. Reflected power (REF) - When in this
position, the meter is connected to the reverse port of the bridge at the antenna output. Reflected power is read at 1/10 indication scale of forward power (200 watts full scale).
2.2.8 PLATE CURRENT METER:
Full time plate current metering is provided by the left analog meter.
2.2.9 OVERDRIVE: These two LEDs indicate grid overdrive conditions. A. When the screen overdrive LED is lit, the screen current is approaching or has passed its limit. Reduce drive from the transceiver immediately and retune. B. When the control grid overdrive LED is lit, the control grid current is approaching or has passed its limit. Reduce drive from the transceiver immediately and retune.
2.2.10 WAIT: This LED indicates a 3 minute warm-up period for the tube at initial power up. After being turned on for 3 minutes, the wait
LED goes out and the TITAN III can be placed in the operate mode.
2.2.11 PEAK POWER BARGRAPH:
This meter is connected to the bridge at the antenna output through an emitter follower to monitor peak RF output power. When the red LED is lit, 1500 watts output has been reached.
2.3 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS: The rear panel
connections and their functions are described below.
2.3.1 TRANSCEIVER: This is a standard SO-239 receptacle designed for a mating PL-259 plug. RG-58U or similar 50 ohm coax is required to connect the TITAN III to the transceiver.
2.3.2 ANTENNA: This is a standard SO­239 receptacle designed for a mating PL-259 plug. RG-8 or similar 50 ohm coax rated for 1500 watts is required for connection to the antenna.
2.3.3 KEY IN: This jack is the input for the TITAN III transmit/receive relay system. When used with late model TEN­TEC transceivers, this jack is connected to the TX OUT connector on the transceiver. When used with other transceivers, a key or keyer is connected to this jack for QSK CW operation.
2.3.4 KEY OUT: This jack is a protected output from the TITAN III which passes the KEY IN to the transceiver after all relays in the TITAN III have closed and it is ready to transmit. When used with late model TEN­TEC transceivers, this jack is connected to the TX EN connector on the transceiver. When used with other transceivers, this jack is connected to the transceiver CW key input jack.
2.3.5 PTT/VOX: This jack is an input to the TITAN III transmit/receive relay
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circuits. When used with late model TEN-TEC transceivers, this jack is not used. When used with other transceivers, this jack is connected to the normally open (grounding) contacts of the relay key out jack of the transceiver.
2.5 TUNE UP PROCEDURE: The following section describes important points to observe during tune up. A suggested procedure for safely tuning up the TITAN III is included.
2.3.6 ALC: This jack provides a negative going ALC voltage, used primarily with tube type transmitters/transceivers. See section 1.8 for detailed information.
2.3.7 ALC CONTROL: This control adjusts the ALC threshold voltage from approximately ­1 to -15 VDC depending on RF input from the transceiver.
2.3.8 AC LINE: This cable is connected to standard 240 VAC. Be sure the line used to power the TITAN III is capable of supplying 20 amps of current at 240 VAC, and that it is protected by either fuses or circuit breakers of 20 amps. Wire size of the AC feed line should be at least 10/2 with ground or larger.
2.3.9 LINE FUSES: Primary line fuses (ABC-
20) are accessible through these panel fuse holders. Replace with ABC-20 or comparable fuses only.
2.4 INITIAL TURN-ON: The following steps should be followed when turning on your
TITAN III.
A. Set multimeter switch to the plate voltage
(Ep) position.
B. Place the power switch to ON. If any of
the following do not occur, press OFF at once and investigate before proceeding.
1. The power switch light should light.
2. The meter lights should light.
3. The fan motor should start and air flow should be felt at the exhaust port on top of the amplifier.
4. The wait LED should light.
5. All meter indications are zero.
6. All other LEDs are not lit.
NOTE: HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT ONLY
IN THE OPERATE MODE. THE OPERATE MODE IS DISABLED FOR 3 MINUTES WHILE THE WAIT LED IS LIT.
2.5.1 CHECKS TO MAKE BEFORE TUNING UP: Check the load connected to
the amplifier. This can best be done by leaving the TITAN III in the BYPASS mode and using only the transceiver output power. Use a reliable SWR bridge or wattmeter to determine the SWR of the load (antenna) connected to the amplifier. If the reflected power is less than 10% of the forward power, the VSWR is less than 2:1. If the reflected power is 4% or less, the VSWR is 1.5:1 or lower. A VSWR of 2:1 or less is essential.
2.5.2 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER: The most important
parameters to observe during tune up are the control grid current and screen grid current. Excessive grid current even for a relatively short period of time can and will damage the tube. If grid currents are not exceeded, the 4CX800A tubes will deliver many years of trouble free service. In the TITAN III the control grid is monitored by front panel LED indicator. When control grid current is exceeded, the GRID overdrive LED will light. Reduce the drive immediately and retune the TITAN III. Screen grid current is monitored by the multimeter, (when in the Is position) and by an LED overdrive indicator continuously. Screen grid current should be kept to a minimum during tune up and always in a positive direction. When screen current is exceeded the SCREEN overdrive LED will light. Reduce drive immediately and retune. After tune up, erratic lighting of either overdrive indicator could indicate breakdown in the load (antenna components). Reduce drive and check for arcing or heating of baluns, coax or other elements. Brief blinks of the LEDs at initial power-on or key-down are OK.
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2.5.3 SUGGESTED TUNE UP PROCEDURE: Following is the
recommended procedure for safe and proper tune up of the TITAN III.
A. Set the band switch to the desired band.
For 160 meter operation between 1.9 and
2.0 MHz, use position 160B.
B. Set the multimeter switch to the Ep
position.
C. After the wait LED goes out, place the
STANDBY/OPERATE switch to OPERATE. The STANDBY/ OPERATE switch will light and high voltage is indicated on the multimeter (nominal 3000 VDC).
D. Set the meter switch to the Is position.
Always monitor Is (screen grid current) with the multimeter during tune up. Use FWD and REF positions momentarily for checking output power. Output power can also be monitored on the LED bargraph power meter. Always monitor the overdrive LEDs. Reduce drive and re­tune the amplifer if either is lit.
E. For initial tune up you may set the TUNE
and LOAD controls to their center positions. Alternatively you may refer to the suggested settings in the chart in Figure 2-1. Keep in mind that these settings are for operation into an ideal 50 ohm load and will vary with your installation.
F. Turn the transceiver RF output control to
between 10 and 20 watts. Note: at very low transceiver power outputs (<10 watts) the amplifier may not respond when attempting to tune up. This is normal. Increase drive power slightly and continue tune up. IF AT ANY TIME THE TITAN III DOES NOT RESPOND AS EXPECTED, REMOVE DRIVE POWER IMMEDIATELY AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEFORE CONTINUING.
G. Key the transceiver and slowly increase
the drive power until you see the plate current increase.
H. Adjust the TUNE and LOAD controls for
a peak in RF power output. Increase the drive power until screen current appears
and adjust the TUNE control for a peak in screen grid current. Adjust the LOAD control clockwise to reduce screen grid current if it is being driven above 60 mA at your desired power output. Always re-peak the screen current and RF output with the TUNE control after any LOAD control adjustments. Watch the plate current meter during tune up. If the plate current is much over 1.0 Amp at the TUNE control Is/RF peak, reduce loading with a small counter­clockwise rotation of the LOAD control (toward higher numbers on the dial skirt) and re-peak the TUNE. Remember: Readjust the TUNE control for a screen grid current and power output peak each time you adjust the LOAD control. There will be some interaction between these controls. Too-high peaked screen current can always be reduced at the expense of higher plate current by increasing the loading (clockwise LOAD adjustment).
I. Gradually increase the drive level
from the transceiver until you reach the desired output power level while carefully touching up the LOAD and TUNE controls until both plate and screen currents read at or slightly above mid-scale. Screen grid current of 45 to 60 milliamps is normal for 1500 watts output. NEVER EXCEED 75 MILLIAMPS SCREEN GRID CURRENT.
J. Once you have the amplifier tuned up
and operating on the desired frequency, you can log the LOAD and TUNE settings in the chart provided (Figure 2-2). These settings should be repeatable for the same frequency, antenna, and SWR when used in the future.
Note: Markings 0-10 on the dial skirts
correspond to 0-100% PI-L network capacitance vaues.
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BAND
FREQUENCY
MHz
LOAD TUNE
160A
160B
80
75
40
30 10.120 2 1
20
1.820
1.980
3.500
3.980
7.040
7.250
14.050
14.250
8
7
8.5
5.5
3.6
3.5
1.6
1.5
5
7
7.5
5
1.6
1.5
1
0.5
17 18.110 2.0 1
21.050
15
21.4
12 24.900 2.0 1.5
28.100
10
29.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
2
0.5
FIGURE 2-1 MODEL 417A TUNING CHART
FOR AN IDEAL 50 OHM LOAD
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BAND FREQUENCY LOAD TUNE ANTENNA
NOTES
2-6
FIGURE 2-2 MODEL 417A TUNING LOG
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FIGURE 2-3 TITAN III FRONT VIEW
FIGURE 2-4 TITAN III REAR VIEW
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2-8
FIGURE 2-5 TITAN III TOP VIEW
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FIGURE 2-6 TITAN III BOTTOM VIEW
2-9
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION AND SAFETY
3.1 INTRODUCTION: The following paragraphs provide additional information for operation
of and safety from your TITAN III amplifier.
3.1.1 HIGH POWER TETRODES: The 4CX800As are very rugged and normally operate with a large margin of safety in the TITAN III. They will deliver outstanding service for many years if not damaged by abuse...especially excessive grid current or blockage of cooling air flow.
KEEP THE AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST VENT AREAS
COMPLETELY CLEAR !!!
WARNING !!! DO NOT ALLOW THE SCREEN GRID CURRENT TO
EXCEED 75 mA!
3.1.2 INTERLOCKS: The TITAN III is equipped with interlock switches intended to shut off the power and short out the high voltage power supply when the cover is not securely fastened in place. These protective interlocks are provided to protect you from POTENTIALLY FATAL ELECTRIC SHOCK resulting from accidental contact with lethal voltages inside the amplifier. However, you should never depend on interlocks alone to protect you by removing dangerous voltages. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AC LINE CABLE TO THE TITAN III BEFORE REMOVING THE TOP COVER.
WARNING !! THE AMPLIFIER SHOULD NEVER BE
ENERGIZED WITH THE COVERS REMOVED!!
DO NOT DEFEAT THE INTERLOCK SAFETY
SWITCHES!!
3.1.3 FUSES: Except in rare instances of component failure, blowing one or both primary fuses
indicates that maximum safe average power capabilities of the amplifier have been exceeded.
3-1
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CHAPTER 4
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 INTRODUCTION: If you encounter a
problem, the troubleshooting hints listed in TABLE 4-1 below will help isolate the nature of the problem.
TABLE 4-1 TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
1. Will not turn on: nothing happens when the ON switch is activated.
4.2 MAINTENANCE: The amplifier compartment, particularly areas around high voltage components should be cleaned often (using a soft bristled brush and vacuum cleaner) to prevent visible accumulation of dust. DO NOT blow air directly into the fan input: this can over rev the motor and damage the bearings.
A] Fuse missing or open. B] House wiring incorrect or breaker open. C] Power cable to amplifier disconnected. D] Fuse on HV-AC board A9 (81945) open. E] Problem with low voltage power supply on QSK board A11 (81949)
2. Lights turn on but no high voltage.
3. Relays A9K2 and A9K3 on 81945 HV­AC board close but relay K1 does not. Plate Voltage drops when RF is applied.
4. Relays A9K1, A9K2, A9K3 on 81945 HV-AC board close but no high voltage when switched to OPERATE mode.
A] No HV will be present until amp is switched to OPERATE mode (and timed out).
A] A9Q1 on 81945 HV-AC board is defective. B] A9K1 on 81945 is defective.
A] Interlock open, cover not tight B] A9K2, A9K3 defective. C] HV short to ground. D] High voltage transformer disconnected. E] High voltage bridge open.
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TABLE 4-1 TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (Continued)
5. Relays A9K1, A9K2, and A9K3 close at turn on, but line fuses blow.
6. Amplifier won’t drive, zero grid and plate current, high input SWR .
7. Grid overdrive LED lights with no drive. A] A10Q7 on 81950 Screen Supply shorted or
8. Screen overdrive LED lights with no drive. A] A10R23 on 81950 Screen Supply open or
9. Amplifier difficult to drive, little or no output, high plate current (may be accompanied by a “frying sound”).
10. Excessive plate current in receive mode. A] Defective bias circuit, 81950 board (A10).
A] High voltage shorted at crowbar or elsewhere. B] Shorted tube. C] Leaky electrolytics in high voltage supply.
A] Defective cable from transceiver to amplifier. B] Input relay A4K2 on 81951 SWR board defective. C] Input filter A7 or A8 on 81946 Input Matching board (A6) loose or damaged.
leaky. B] Shorted or leaky tube.
increased in value. B] Low or no high voltage. TURN OFF THE AMPLIFIER IMMEDIATELY. A] Band switch in wrong position. B] Excessively high load SWR. C] Defective output relay A4K1 on 81951 SWR board. D] Arcing in tank circuit or antenna feed line.
B] Shorted grid / cathode in tube.
11. Transceiver does not key using key-in/key­out loop.
12. Transceiver stays keyed in receive mode. May be accompanied by loss of receive signal.
4-2
A] Key-in and key-out lines reversed at amplifier or at transceiver. B] Defective key line cables. C] Defective relay control circuit on 81949 QSK board (A11).
A] Relay A4K1 on 81951 SWR board stuck. B] Shorted key-in or key-out cable. C] Defective relay control circuit on 81949 QSK board (A11).
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CHAPTER 5
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION The following sections contain detailed circuit board subassemblies
used in the Model 417A. Also included are circuit trace drawings and detailed component layout diagrams. These drawings are followed by a schematic diagram for the complete amplifier.
5.2 INPUT MATCHING BOARD A6 (81946)
filter, impedance matching networks,
ALC
The 15M INPUT FILTER BOARD A7 (81953) is the standard input filter shipped with the TITAN III. This is a five pole elliptic filter consisting of L1, L2, L3, C1, C2, and C3. This filter provides increased roll-off of frequencies above the 15 meter band. An optional 15/10M INPUT FILTER BOARD A8 (81954) is available from TEN-TEC to qualified amateur radio operators, upon receipt of a copy of their amateur radio license.
This board contains the input
and
circuits.
Note: Operation on the 10 or 12 meter
bands will also require additional modifications to the bandswitch assembly. Please contact the factory for instructions or further information. The impedance matching network of
R4–R12 and L3 on assembly A6 matches the input of the 4CX800As to the driver impedance of approximately 50 Ohms.
The ALC circuit on A6 samples the input RF power to the amplifier. A6D1 rectifies this sample and produces a negative voltage proportional to input power for control of some exciters. The ALC threshold is set by potentiometer A11R52, located on the rear panel. Turn this control fully clockwise if ALC is not used.
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FIGURE 5-1 INPUT MATCHING BOARD (ASSEMBLY A6) CIRCUIT TRACE
AS VIEWED THROUGH BOARD
5-2
FIGURE 5-2 INPUT MATCHING BOARD (ASSEMBLY A6)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP VIEW
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H.V. POWER SUPPLY BOARD A2 (81944) This board contains the high voltage rectifier
bridge (D1 – D20), H.V. filters (C1 – C8 and C14), and H.V. meter circuits.
FIGURE 5-3 HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER BOARD (ASSEMBLY A2)
CIRCUIT TRACE AS VIEWED THROUGH BOARD
FIGURE 5-4 HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER BOARD (ASSEMBLY A2)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP VIEW
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5.4 SCREEN SUPPLY AND GRID BIAS BOARD A10 (81950) This board contains the screen supply, grid bias supply, and protective circuits for the 4CX800As. The screen voltage is rectified by diodes D4 – D7 and filtered by C1 – C3 and C15. This DC voltage is then regulated by pass element Q8. Load resistors R25 – R27 provide a current drain to insure screen current remains in the positive direction. MOV Z1 protects the power supply in the event of tube arc and insures the screen voltage can’t surge above 450 VDC. R23 provides a voltage drop proportional to the screen current to drive the front panel screen current meter. Grid bias voltage is rectified by D13, then filtered by C10. Q1 senses the key condition and via Q2 and Q4 switches zener diodes D2, D8 and D16 in during key down and out during key up. This zeners the bias voltage to approximately –55 VDC during TX and –100 VDC in RX. Due to differences in tubes, J21 allows adjustment of grid bias in 4 settings:
-47V Pins 1 and 3 shorted
-55V Pins 2 and 3 shorted
-60V Pins 1 and 2 shorted
-68V no pins shorted
This adjustment is factory set to match the tubes shipped with the amp. If the tubes are ever replaced, the jumper setting should be selected to produce approximately 200 – 400 mA of plate current when keyed with no drive. The circuitry of Q7 senses grid current and begins to fold back grid bias toward cutoff as grid power approaches 2 watts. Zener diode D1 provides regulation for the negative 16 VDC power supply to run the meter circuits on the meter switch board and the relay hot-shot circuit on the SWR board.
5-4
FIGURE 5-5 SCREEN SUPPLY BOARD (ASSEMBLY A10)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP VIEW
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TOP SIDE COPPER
BOTTOM SIDE COPPER
FIGURE 5-6 SCREEN SUPPLY (ASSEMBLY A10) CIRCUIT LAYOUT
VIEWED THROUGH BOARD FROM TOP
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5.5 QSK BOARD A11 (81949) This board contains the low voltage supply, turn-on relay sequencing circuits, and T/R relay control. The low voltage is rectified by D1 – D4 and filtered by C6. U1 and Q2 provide regulation for all low voltage circuits except the negative 16 VDC supply. After a 3 minute warm-up period determined by RC time constant of R4 and C5, Q19 and Q11 will conduct, turning on the pass element Q5. This initiates amplifier power up. When the STANDBY/ OPERATE switch is put in the OPERATE position, this voltage is applied to relay sequencing circuits Q3, Q6, Q4 and Q10. These circuits insure plate and screen voltages arrive at and leave the tube in the proper order. Q20 senses plate current and disables the amplifier when plate current parameters are exceeded (such as excessive plate current during a tube arc). Both plate voltage and screen voltage are removed when plate current of 1.5A is reached. The QSK CONTROL CIRCUIT consists of Q12-Q18 and Q21-Q23. This circuit samples input key requests, standby/operate modes, power on/off state, state of output relay, and RF presence at the antenna connection and input of the amp. Hot switch protection is provided regardless of mode. In the QSK mode, using the key in / key out loop, the key in request from the transceiver is tailored by the QSK CONTROL circuit to insure smooth QSK action of the input and output relays. K2 senses power OFF or STANDBY and places the key circuit in bypass for exciter operation in barefoot mode. K3 senses OPERATE mode and routes the key request to the amplifier control circuits. K4 passes the “key in” to the KEY OUT jack when all relays are closed and ready for RF.
5-6
FIGURE 5-7 QSK BOARD (ASSEMBLY A11) COMPONENT
LAYOUT TOP VIEW
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FIGURE 5-8 QSK BOARD (ASSEMBLY A11) TOP AND BOTTOM
CIRCUIT TRACES VIEWED THROUGH BOARD FROM TOP
5-7
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5.6 SWR BOARD A4 (81951) This board contains the input relay K1, output relay A14 (81959), hot-shot circuit Q3-C19, and the SWR bridge T1 for output power sampling.
FIGURE 5-9 SWR BOARD (ASSEMBLY A4) CIRCUIT TRACE
VIEWED THROUGH BOARD FROM TOP
TOP COPPER
5-8
BOTTOM COPPER
FIGURE 5-10 SWR BOARD (ASSEMBLY A4)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP VIEW
RELAY
ASSEMBLY A14
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5.7 PLATE BOARD A3 (81948) This board contains the parasitic suppressors and coupling capacitors to connect the 4CX800A plates to the amplifier tank circuit.
FIGURE 5-11 PLATE CONNECTOR BOARD (ASSEMBLY A3)
CIRCUIT TRACE VIEWED THROUGH BOARD
FIGURE 5-12 PLATE CONNECTOR BOARD (ASSEMBLY A3)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP VIEW
C1
C2
C3
C4
R1 R2 R3
R6R7
R4 R5
R8R9R10
5-9
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5.8 METER/SWITCH BOARD A12 (81947) and DISPLAY BOARD A13 (81952) This board contains the metering circuits for the front panel meters. A12S1 selects the
parameter to be monitored. This selection is then sent to multimeter M1. The multimeter has three calibrated scales for measuring plate voltage, screen current and forward or reflected RF power. The KW scale should be divided by ten when measuring reflected power. A12U1 samples screen and control grid current and drives the appropriate LED to indicate excessive current of either screen or control grid. Q1 samples forward RF power voltage from the SWR board. This voltage is peak-held by C8 and sent to U2 to drive the peak reading display LEDs on DISPLAY BOARD A13.
FIGURE 5-13 METER/SWITCH BOARD (ASSEMBLY A12) COMPONENT
LAYOUT VIEWED FROM FRONT PANEL SIDE
1
U1 GRN U2 GRN U3 GRN U4 GRN U5 GRN U6 GRN U7 RED
FIGURE 5-15 DISPLAY BOARD (ASSEMBLY A13) COMPONENT
LAYOUT AND TOP CIRCUIT VIEWED FROM TOP
5-10
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COMPONENT SIDE COPPER
R
SOLDER SIDE COPPE
FIGURE 5-14 METER/SWITCH BOARD (ASSEMBLY A12)
CIRCUIT VIEWED THROUGH BOARD FROM FRONT PANEL
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FIGURE 5-16 DISPLAY BOARD (ASSEMBLY A13) BOTTOM CIRCUIT
VIEWED THROUGH BOARD FROM TOP
1
U1 GRN U2 GRN U3 GRN U4 GRN U5 GRN U6 GRN U7 RED
5.9 AC LINE DELAY BOARD A9 (81945) This board contains the step start relays and
associated circuitry to control inrush current while the H.V. filter capacitors charge.
5-12
FIGURE 5-17 AC LINE DELAY BOARD (ASSEMBLY A9)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP SIDE VIEW
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TOP COPPER
BOTTOM COPPER
FIGURE 5-18 AC LINE DELAY BOARD (ASSEMBLY A9)
CIRCUIT TRACE TOP VIEW THROUGH BOARD
5-13
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5.10 LOAD SHUNT BOARD A5 (81943) This board contains some of the extra load
A
capacitance needed for the tank circuit on the 160M band. Capacitance is paralleled across the variable load capacitor on bandswitch positions 160A, and 160B, and 80.
FIGURE 5-19 LOAD SHUNT CAP BOARD (ASSEMBLY A5)
CIRCUIT VIEWED THROUGH BOARD FROM TOP
BOTTOM COPPER
5-14
TOP COPPER
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12
81943 Assembled
78254 Rev
FIGURE 5-20 LOAD SHUNT CAP BOARD (ASSEMBLY A5)
COMPONENT LAYOUT TOP VIEW
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A
FIGURE 5-21 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM MODEL 417A 5-15
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
RELAY BOARD
A14
81959
D3 4148
C12
C11
0.01
0.01
C17
C13
0.01
0.01
Q2 4124
Q5 MJE 371
Q7 4124
D5 4148
+
C10 10uF
R27
100
C24 1uF
+
C17
0.01
Q17 4124
R37
10K
R47
4.7K
R49
0.01
10K
C25
CCW
1
1
J15 TRANSCEIVER SO239
P6
R16 270
R10
100K
R14
100K
12V
R22
1.5K
1
1
L1
100
uH
D9
4.7V
C8
0.1
R38 10K
D12 4148
1
J13
ALC
GND
K1
P7
C9 18pF
D8 4148
R12
10K
1
J7
1
J6 J10
J5
J11
P5
J28 J28
D4 4148
D14 4007
R17 10K
Q3 A14
C19
0.1 FILM
C18
1000uF
GND WAIT LED
ORN ORN
GND
OPR LIGH T
OPR +
OPR -
S2 INTLCK
DISP +12V PLATE FAULT
+12V RF SENSE INPUT SENSE RELAY SENSE RELAY POWER
J26 ALC
L5 1mH
D11 4007
D10 4007
4007 D9
D13 4148
+
J11
RELAY POWER
OPERATE
S4
PLATE FAULT
PLATE V SAMPLE
PLATE -I SAMPLE
M1
MULTI
M2 Ip
A4
R15 10K
R8
4.7K
INPUT SENSE
RELAY SENSE
GND
WAIT LED
WAIT
DISP +12V
+
-
-
+
GRID LED
SCRN LED
SCRN -I
-16V
D4 4148
RF SENSE
L4 15uH
C15
0.01
Q1 6517
R6
10K
+12V
A12
C14
0.01
1
J7
D1 LED
J5
J3
J4
C25
0.01
D12 4148
C16
0.01
R7 330K
1
C21
0.01
1
1
Ip
JA
1
R11
10K
T1
L1
1
1mH
C15
0.01
C4
0.01
R2210K
CAL
Is CAL
C7
0.01
C16
0.01
R1
47,2W
2.2uH
D1
D2
4148
4148
D6
D5
4148
4148
C2
C3
0.01
0.01
+
10K
R7
-16V
10K
U2
1
R6
R8 47K
Is
S1C
100K
1
C20
0.01
R17
FWD
+
C4 1uF
R2 330K
1
REV
GND
A13
U3
U4
L2L3L4L5L6L7L8
V-
L1
1
C11
C12
0.1
0.1
Q1 4124
+
C8 1uF
S1B MULTIMETER
C22
0.01
R18
100K
R20
100K SCR
LED
C19
SET
0.01
GRID LED SET
R21
100K
C18
0.01
C17
0.01
C5 1uF
R4 330K
J14
U1 GRN GRN GRN GRN GRN RED RED
JP1
R23
100K
Ip FLT R19
10K
JB
C10
0.01
C5
0.01
C24
0.01
C1 3-22pF SWR NULL
L3
C6 270pF
L2 1mH (molded)
SWR BOARD 81951
U5
U2 LM3914
SIG
V+
Rlo
Rhi
R15
1.5K R14
330
R3 10K BAR CAL
S1A
R13
2.2K
R12
4.7K
R4
1M
5
+
-
6
U1B LM393
U1A
4
LM393
2
-
3
+
8
R10
1M
R16
100K
METER/SWITCH BOARD
U6
L9
Oref
Iref
REV CALVp CAL R2
10K
C9
0.01
C3
0.01 R1
10K
FWD CAL
7
1
R5 1K
C13
0.01
C7 10pF
C8 10pF
R3 680
U7
DISPLAY
81952
C23
0.1
L10
MODE
DS1(M1)
DS2(M2)
METER LAMP S
C2
0.01
C1
1
0.01
D3 LED
C6
0.1
R9
1K
D2
C14
LED
0.01
81947
J16 ANTENNA SO239
J14
REV GND FWD
-16V
SCREEN
GRID
10 10
R7
C15
A2 A3
HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER BOARD 81944
+
R45
150K
2W
R16
150K
2W
R15
150K
2W
R14
150K
R13
150K
2W
R12
150K
2W
R11
150K
R10
150K
R9
150K
2W
C14
R17
220uF
+
C1 220uF
400V
+
C2 220uF
400V
+
C3 220uF
400V
+
C4 220uF
400V
+
C5 220uF
400V
+
C6 220uF
400V
+
C7 220uF
400V
+
C8 220uF
400V
D1
680K
P600J
0.5W
R18
D2
680K
P600J
0.5W
R19
D3
680K
P600J
0.5W
R20
D4
680K
P600J
0.5W
R21
D5
680K
P600J
0.5W
R22 680K
0.5W
R42 680K
0.5W
R23 680K
0.5W
R24 680K
0.5W
R25 680K
0.5W 0.5W
D6 P600J
D7 P600J
D8 P600J
D9 P600J
D10 P600J
J2 HV1
D20 P600J
D19 P600J
D18 P600J
D17 P600J
D16 P600J
D15 P600J
D14 P600J
D13 P600J
D12 P600J
D11 P600J
R35 680K
0.5W
R34 680K
0.5W
R33 680K
0.5W
R32 680K
0.5W
R31 680K
0.5W
R30 680K
0.5W
R29 680K
0.5W
R28 680K
0.5W
R27 680K
0.5W
R26 680K
R44 150K 2W 400V
9 9
R1 150K 2W
R2 150K 2W
R3 150K 2W 2W
8 8
R4 150K 2W
R5 150K 2W
R6
150K
7 7
2W 2W
R7
150K
2W 2W
R8
150K
2W
C13
0.1 250V
C10 1nF 6KV
150K
R39
Z1 MOV 25V
R43 10,25W
R36
1M,2W
R37
1M,2W
R38
1M,2W
R41
1.5,5W
1.5,5W
C11
0.1 250V
1
R40
3000V
C12
C9
1nF
1nF
6KV 6KV
J3
PLATE V SAMPLE PLATE -I SAMPLE
C6
0.01
P3
C13 1nF 6KV 6KV
C10
0.01
6 6
2200V
T1
PLATE TRANSFORMER
RED RED
5 5
A9
F2 20A
AC LINE BOARD 81945
F1 20A
BLU BLU
BLK BLK
ORN
ORN
P16
P15
P5
C2
0.01 1KV
P6
C1
0.01 1KV
F2
F1
J22
1
P7
P9
1.5 A
1.5A
P11
P12
P8
P10
A1
WHT
P3
240VAC
4 4
GRN
BLK
S3
PWR ON/OFF
ON
3 3
BLOWER
M1
2 2
CHASSIS MOUNTED PARTS ARE ASSEMBLY .
1 1
RED
J27
YEL
BLK
BLU
1
P13
P1
P2 P3
K2
R4
10,25W
K3
R1 33K
R2 100K
+
C3 1uF 50V
ORN
BRN
WHT
BLK
T2
CABLE WIRING / LABELING CONVENTION
K1
C4
0.01
Q1 A14
R3 22K
SCREEN TRANSFORMER
1
3
Jn Jn
CABLE #n
13VAC
13VAC
P14
P4
J8
1
AC RELAY + AC RELAY -
GRN GRN
RED
RED
BLU BLU
3
1
13
P6 P5
P1
P2
P3 P4
R1
15K
R2
4.7K
nn
PLATE CHOKE
C14 1nF
L1
PLATE BOARD 81948
4CX800A
V1 55
C7*
0.01 3
*C7, C9 ARE PART OF S K- 1A S O C K E T.
FIL+
SCRNV
FIL­J1 1
Z1 MOV 420V
R18 680K
R19 680K
R20 680K
D4 1A1KV
R21
D5
680K
1A1KV
D6 1A1KV
R23
150
D7 1A1KV
2W
D13
4007
-100V
C10
100uF
+
D15 4148
R5
10K
+
C9 33uF
L6
S1 HV
SHORTING BAR
R1-5 150,2W
1
2,4,6
7
R1-3 3X12
GRIDV
J20 1
C21
0.01 IKV
R6
10K
R6-10 150,2W
C8
0.01
Q8 IRF830
12K,2W
+
+
+
+
Q2 4124
Q4 A92
C1 100uF 160V
C15 100uF 160V
C2 100uF 160V
C3 100uF 160V
C16
0.1 250V
R17
4.7K 7W
C1-4 1nF,6KV
L2
C9*
0.01
2,4,6
3
R4-6 3X12
R28 47,2W
R13
R3 100K
4CX800A V2
1
7
C11 0.01
A10
SCREEN SUPPLY BOARD 81950
C20
0.01
D9 30V
D10 30V
D11
150V
D12
150V
C8 10uF
+
J23
GRID CALIB
Q3 A92
R4
100K
D16 13V
J21 BIAS ADJ
25M,1W
1nF 6KV
L5
10M
S6C
REAR WAFER CENTER WAFER
BANDSWITCH S6 D RA WN IN 160A P OSIT ION . C W R OTAT ION IN DI CATED.
TUNE
160A
C1B 300pF
L4
C1A 100pF
C4
150pFC5150pF
L3
10M
A6
P4
R7-11 5X47,2W
P3 P1 P2
1
L2
0.27, 5TL10.33, 6T
10M INPUT FILTER 81954
A8
R29
10
0.5W
D18
5.1V R27
4.7K,7W
R26
4.7K,7W
R25
4.7K,7W
R30
2.2K,0.5W
1
C11
0.01 1KV
R14
3.3K,0.5W
C13
0.1
D2
8.2V
1
C4
0.01
L2
1mH
3X 470,7W
FIL+
FIL-
GRIDV
SCRNV
C2 220pF
-65V
D19 4007
C7
0.01 1KV
L1
100uH
C14
0.1 250V
D17 4007
R22 22K
R31 4.7K
GRID LIMIT SET
R24
C18
C19
100
10uF
10uF
+
+
Q7 6517
R7
100K
D14
5.1V
D8 47V
Q1 4124
J20
R12 50 90W
R4-6
C1 100pF
+360V
L3
0.7,9T
R8 10K
1
D1
16V
C12
0.1
L2
0.33, 6TL10.33, 6T
C3
150pF
100pF
15M INPUT FILTE R 8 1 9 53
FL1
A7
R3 150K,2W
J25
1
SCRN RELAY ­SCRN RELAY+ BIAS ENABLE
J9
J4
GRID LED SCRN LED SCRN -I
-16V
C1
1
ALC POT
AC RELAY + AC RELAY -
SCRN RELAY ­SCRN RELAY+ BIAS ENABLE
S5
KEY IN
KEY OUT
L2
S6B S6A
160A
LOAD
C2
800pF
L3
0.44, 7T C2
150pF
R2 10K
INPUT MATCH BOARD 81946
J1
13VAC 13VAC
1
J8
1
C1
4.7uF
J9
1
J12
GATE
PTT QSK
1
J17
J19
PTT
J18
C12
0.01 C15
0.01
C1
15pF
C3
100pF
C26
0.01
C13
0.01
D1 5401
D2 5401
D3 5401
D4 5401
K1
C12 400pF
C14
0.01
+
160A
D1 4148
C2
0.01
R19 47
+
C6 4700uF
Q4 MJE371
Q6 4124
Q10 W01
K2
Q18 4124
R50
10K
L1
C1-9 1350pF
Q2 MJE371
R2
1K
R16 22K
D6 4148
R15 22K
R17 22K
R1
100K
C7 1uF
R3 10K
D11 4148
10M
L1 1mH
+
K3
U1 LM7812
IN OUT
C4
33uF
R40 10K
FRONT WAFER
C10-12 450pF
J13
1
DELAY TIME SET
GND
C2
0.1
R1
1K
+
D13 4148
R32 10K
K4
REED
D10 4148
C22
0.01
J24 RF INPUT
ALC GND
+
C3 1uF
Q14 4124
C18
0.01
A5
CAP PADS 81943
R42 10K
Q19 6027
R29
8.2K
R13
10K
R28
R31
10K
Q15 4124
Q3 MJE371
1K
R12 10K
Q9 4124
C19
0.01
R35 270
R9 1K
R48 10K
A11
R4 220K
R5
1K
R41
10K
Q13 4124
Q8 4124
+
+
C9 10uF
R30
2.2K R43
10K
D7 4148
D8 4148
C5 470uF
R6 1K
R10 1K
Q21 4124
R34 10K
R7
1.5K
R11
R14
10K
R20
10K
1K
C11 10uF
R39 10K
P1
P4
J24
C10
18pF
D7 4148
R13
10K
QSK BOARD 81949
R8
1K
R21
1K
Q11 5060
12V TIMED
Q1 W01
+
Q22 5087
R46
2.2K
Q12 W01
C23
0.56
C21
0.01 C27
0.1
D14 4148
C16
0.01
J25
R23
10K
R25
2.2K
R26 10K
Q20 5087
R45 10K
R51
4.7K
Q23 4124
R52 10K
ALC POT
R11
100K
R9
100K
R24
10K
K1 REED
417A AMPLIFIER12/14/05
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
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MASTER PARTS LIST
MODEL 417A
CHASSIS MOUNTED PARTS A1
CHAPTER 6
ITEM DESCRIPTION
T1 HV TRANSFORMER T2 LV TRANSFORMER BLOWER CENT. BLOWER S1 SHORTING BAR S2 INTERLOCK SW S3 ON-OFF SW S4 STBY-OPR SW S5 QSK –PTT SW S6 BAND SW L1, L2 TANK COIL-1 L3 TANK COIL-2 L4 10M PI COIL L5 15/10M PLATE MATCH L6 PLATE CHOKE
JUMPER STRAP C1A C1B TUNE CAPACITOR C2 LOAD CAPACITOR C4, C5 150pF 5KV N750 C6-C11 .01uF 1KV C12 400pF 7.5KV N3300 C13-C15 1nF 6KV R1-R6 12 Ohm, 2W R7 25M Ohm, 1W, 5kV P3 AC PLUG V1 V2 4CX800A TETRODE V1/V2-S TUBE SOCKETS W/BYP F1-F2 20 ABS FUSE
FUSE HOLDER
6:1 VERNIER
TUBE RETAINER
BAR KNOB
LOAD-TUNE KNOB
DIAL SKIRT
METER SW KNOB
BAIL
RT BAIL FOOT
LF BAIL FOOT
REAR FEET
HOLE PLG - MTR ADJ
TEN-TEC PART #
81859 FROM 21199 21198 38305 93690 32063 32128 32129 32130 98560 FROM 32149 85427-13 85427-11 85427-6 85427-12 85427-1 85427-14 23520 23526 23297 23013 23300 23295 30405 30742 35153 25513 27084 27038 27009 38146 38265 34058 81601 91209-1CU 80529 91178 90926 90925 42020 42044
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AC LINE BOARD A9 81945
ITEM DESCRIPTION
C1 .01uF 1KV C2 .01uF 1KV C3 1uF 50V C4 .01uF 1KV K1 RELAY SPST K2 RELAY SPST K3 RELAY SPST
COVER, RELAY Q1 MPSA14 R1 33K R2 100K R3 22K R4 10 25W F1 F2 1.5 AMP MDL
INPUT MATCHING BOARD A6 81946
C1 15pF 1KV C2 .01uF C3 100pF C4 .01uF 1KV D1 1N4148 FL1/A7 15M INPUT FILTER L1 L2 1MH L3 COIL-TOROID, .7uH R1 100K R2 10K R3 150K 2W R4 470 7W R5 470 7W R6 470 7W R7 47 OHM 2W R8 47 OHM 2W R9 47 OHM 2W R10 47 OHM 2W R11 47 OHM 2W R12 50 OHM 90WATT
TEN-TEC PART #
23013 23013 23264 23013 32067 32067 32067 32072 25253 30155 30161 30154 30310 27018
23372 23260 23013 23385 28001 81953 21135 85427-7 30161 30150 30311 30721 30721 30721 30408 30408 30408 30408 30408 30223
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METER-SWITCH BOARD A12 81947
ITEM DESCRIPTION
C1 .01uF C2 .01uF C3 .01uF C4 .01uF C5 .01uF C6 .1uF C7 .01uF C8 1uF 50V C9 .01uF C10 .01uF C11 .1uF C12 .1uF C13 .01uF C14 .01uF C15 .01uF C16 .01uF C17 .01uF C18 .01uF C19 .01uF C20 .01uF C21 .01uF C22 .01uF C23 .1uF C24 .01uF C25 .01uF D1 LED D2 LED D3 LED D4 1N4148 M1 MULTIMETER 1mA M2 PLATE METER 1mA Q1 2N4124 R1 10K TRIMPOT R2 10K TRIMPOT R3 10K TRIMPOT R4 1M R5 1K R6 10K R7 10K R8 47K R9 1K R10 1M R11 10K TRIMPOT
TEN-TEC PART #
23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23261 23260 23264 23260 23260 23261 23261 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23261 23260 23260 28024 28024 28024 28001 98540 98544 25258 30038 30038 30038 30173 30138 30038 30038 30157 30138 30173 30038
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEN-TEC PART #
R12 4.7K R13 2.2K R14 330 R15 1.5K R16 100K R17 100K R18 100K R19 10K TRIMPOT R20 100K PC ADJ R21 100K PC ADJ R22 10K TRIMPOT R23 100K TRIMPOT SW1 METER SW U1A P/O LM393 U1B P/O LM393 U2 LM3914
PLATE BOARD A3 81948
C1 .001uF 6KV C2 .001uF 6KV C3 .001uF 6KV C4 .001uF 6KV L1 L2 PARASITIC SUP R1-R5 150 2W R6-R10 150 2W
30146 30142 30132 30140 30161 30161 30161 30038 30620 30620 30038 30198 98449 FROM 32050 25260 25260 25101
23295 23295 23295 23295 85427-5 30407 30407
QSK BOARD A11 81949
C1 4.7uF 35V C2 .1uF C3 1uF 50V C4 33uF 16V C5 470uF 6.3V C6 4700uF 35V C7 1uF 50V C8 .1uF C9 10uF
6-4
23310 23261 23264 23308 23567 23191 23263 23261 23266
Page 45
ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEN-TEC PART #
C10 10uF C11 10uF C12 .01uF C13 .01uF C14 .01uF C15 .01uF C16 .01uF C17 .01uF C18 .01uF C19 .01uF C21 .01uF C22 .01uF C23 .56uF C24 1uF 50V C25 .01uF C26 .01uF C27 .1uF D1 1N5401 D2 1N5401 D3 1N5401 D4 1N5401 D5 1N4148 D6 1N4148 D7 1N4148 D8 1N4148 D9 1N750 4.7V ZENER D10 1N4148 D11 1N4148 D12 1N4148 D13 1N4148 D14 1N4148 K1 SCRN RELAY K2 KEY/OFF RELAY K3 OP/STBY RELAY K4 KEY_OUT RELAY L1 100UH Q1 MPSW01 Q2 MJE371 Q3 MJE371 Q4 MJE371 Q5 MJE371 Q6 2N4124 Q7 2N4124 Q8 2N4124 Q9 2N4124 Q10 MPSW01 Q11 2N5060 SCR
23266 23266 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23331 23263 23260 23260 23261 28047 28047 28047 28047 28001 28001 28001 28001 28058 28001 28001 28001 28001 28001 32103 32120 32120 32081 21060 25023 25105 25105 25105 25105 25258 25258 25258 25258 25053 25039
6-5
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEN-TEC PART #
Q12 MPSW01 Q13 2N4124 Q14 2N4124 Q15 2N4124 Q17 2N4124 Q18 2N4124 Q19 2N6027 UJT Q20 2N5087 Q21 2N4124 Q22 2N5087 Q23 2N4124 R1 1K R2 1K R3 10K R4 220K R5 1K R6 1K R7 1.5K R8 1K R9 1K R10 1K R11 1K R12 10K R13 10K R14 10K R15 22K R16 22K R17 22K R19 47 R20 10K R21 1K R22 1.5K R23 10K R24 10K R25 2.2K R26 10K R27 100 R28 1K R29 8.2K R30 2.2K R31 10K R32 10K R34 10K R35 270 R37 10K
25053 25258 25258 25258 25258 25258 25185 25001 25258 25001 25258 30138 30138 30150 30077 30138 30138 30140 30138 30138 30138 30138 30150 30150 30150 30154 30154 30154 30122 30150 30138 30140 30150 30150 30142 30150 30126 30138 30149 30142 30150 30150 30150 30131 30150
6-6
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEN-TEC PART #
R38 10K R39 10K R40 10K R41 10K R42 10K TRIMPOT R43 10K R45 10K R46 2.2K R47 4.7K R48 10K R49 10K R50 10K R51 4.7K R52 10K ALC POT U1 LM7812
SCREEN SUPPLY BOARD A10 81950
C1 100uF 160V C2 100uF 160V C3 100uF 160V C7 .01uF 1KV C8 10uF 25V C9 33uF 16V C10 100uF 160V C11 10uF 50V C12 .1uF C13 .1uF C14 .1uF 250V C15 100uF 160V C16 .1uF 250V C17 .01uF C18 10uF 25V C19 10uF 25V C20 .01uF C21 .01uF 1KV D1 1N5246 16V ZENER D2 1N756 8.2V ZENER D4 1A 1KV D5 1A 1KV D6 1A 1KV
30150 30150 30150 30150 30619 30150 30150 30142 30146 30150 30150 30150 30146 30267 25232
23516 23516 23516 23013 23266 23308 23516 23266 23261 23261 23006 23516 23006 23260 23266 23266 23260 23013 28141 28019 28122 28122 28122
6-7
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEN-TEC PART #
D7 1A 1KV D8 1N5368 47V ZENER D9 1N5363 30V ZENER D10 1N5363 30V ZENER D11 1N5383 150V ZENER D12 1N5383 150V ZENER D13 1N4007 D14 1N751 5.1V ZENER D15 1N4148 D16 1N964 13V ZENER L1 100uH 100mA Q1 2N4124 Q2 2N4124 Q3 MPSA92 Q4 MPSA92 Q7 2N6517 Q8 IRF830 R1 15K R2 4.7K R3 100K R4 100K R5 10K R6 10K R7 100K R8 10K R13 12K 2W R14 3.3K .5W R17 4.7K 7W R18 680K .5W R19 680K .5W R20 680K .5W R21 680K .5W R22 22K R23 150 2W R24 100 OHM TRIMPOT R25 4.7K 7W R26 4.7K 7W R27 4.7K 7W R28 47 OHM 2W R29 10 OHM .5W Z1 MOV
28122 28136 28134 28134 28135 28135 28043 28041 28001 28010 21060 25258 25258 25107 25107 25393 25514 30076 30146 30161 30161 30150 30150 30161 30150 30324 30027 30719 30066 30066 30066 30066 30154 30407 30617 30719 30719 30719 30408 30022 30718
6-8
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SWR BOARD A4 81951
ITEM DESCRIPTION
C1 3-22pF C2 .01uF C3 .01uF C4 1uF 50V C5 1uF 50V C6 330pF C7 10pF C8 10pF C9 18pF C10 18pF C11 .01uF C12 .01uF C13 .01uF C14 .01uF C15 .01uF C16 .01uF C17 .01uF C18 1000uF 35V C19 .1uF FILM D1 1N4148 D2 1N4148 D3 1N4148 D4 1N4148 D5 1N4148 D6 1N4148 D7 1N4148 D8 1N4148 D9 1N4007 D10 1N4007 D11 1N4007 D12 1N4148 D13 1N4148 D14 1N4007 K1 REED RELAY L1 1mH RFC L2 1mH MOLDED L3 2.2uH L4 15uH L5 1mH RFC Q1 2N6517 Q2 2N4124 Q3 MPSA14 R1 47 OHM 2W R2 330K
TEN-TEC PART #
23169 23260 23260 23264 23264 23397 23371 23371 23373 23373 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23260 23200 23328 28001 28001 28001 28001 28001 28001 28001 28001 28043 28043 28043 28001 28001 28043 32049 21135 21007 21116 21126 21135 25393 25258 25253 30408 30302
6-9
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEN-TEC PART #
R3 680 R4 330K R6 10K R7 330K R8 4.7K R9 100K R10 100K R11 100K R13 10K R14 100K R15 10K R16 270 R17 10K T1 SWR XFMR
RELAY BOARD A14 81959
K1 OUTPUT RELAY
RELAY PCB
30136 30302 30150 30302 30146 30161 30161 30161 30150 30161 30150 30131 30150 85380-15
32101 78270
LOAD CAP SHUNT BOARD A5 81943
C1 – C9 150pF 3KV COG C10 – C12 150pF 3KV COG
HV POWER SUPPLY BOARD A2 81944
C1–8, C14 220MFD 400V EL C9, C12-14 .001MFD 6KV CER C11 .1MFD 250V FILM D1-D20 RECTIFIER GI P600J J2 AMP MATE-N-LOCK R1-16, R39, R44, R45 150K 2W R17-25,R42 680K 3/4W R36-38 1M 3W IRC GS3 R40, R41 1.5 OHM 5W WW R43 10 OHM 25W WW Z1 VARISTOR, V39ZA1
23542 23542
23409 23295 23006 28098 35307
30311 30066 30533 30411
30310 30329
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