[AMRadio] re: Ranger driving Thunderbolt

[James M. Walker]

Ah, Ron,
The Thunderbolt does NOT require 20 watts unless there is something
really
wrong with it. I have and use two one is driven by a Central Electronics
10B with about 2.5 watts out in AM mode for over 300 watts carrier from
the Thunderbolt. In CW mode I usually run about 6 watts into the T-Bolt
and get about 250 watts output, SSB is not more than about a watt or so.

You really need the manual, as the Hook up and power requirements for
the
Ranger are listed in that. There is also a diagram to build the
attenuator
for use with the ranger, detuning the ranger is not a good idea, BTW.

If you go to the BAMA site the manual is there and should be an immense
help. Or contact me directly I will render any assistance I can.
Jim
WB2FCN
http://eshop1.chem.buffalo.edu


Ron Samchuk wrote:
> 
> Greetings again to all the AM crowd.  Well, I did get the Johnson Thunderbolt.... looks great.  It only needs about 20 watts drive.  What is the easiest way to reduce the power of my Ranger to properly drive the Thunderbolt?  Thanks from Ron VE4SR
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