[Clegg] Zeus questions

[km1h]

Todd, Ive had a Zeus/Interceptor on 6 AM for years.

Never had arcing problems even into 3:1 VSWR, dont know what version I have.

I tested over 30 4x150A thru 4CX250 and 120-130W is max on 6M. and 95-105 on 
2M.
I load a bit heavy which seems to improve the already weak modulation. 
Havent made any mods except to get rid of the ballast tube.

Havent been very active lately but I worked the Albany group nightly as well 
as all over CT, RI, VT, MA, etc.from about 25m NW of Boston.
Most were only running 2-10W but my location and antenna helped a ton. This 
was all using the Interceptor on receive.

Carl
KM1H



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Todd, KA1KAQ" <ka1kaq at gmail.com>
To: <clegg at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 11:23 AM
Subject: [Clegg] Zeus questions


> Greetings -
>
> Seems like the list has eben too quiet for too long, so for the Zeus
> users on the list, I have some questions. First, how common is arcing
> in the PA cage when tuning up? The manual mentions it, I'm curious to
> know what (beyond high SWR) could cause it and why? Did Clegg make
> changes to improve this, and if so, what? I've looked at two
> transmitters side-by-sde and noticed the variable caps in the PA cage
> are quite different - one (lower s/n) has a few, large plates, the
> other unit (slightly higher s/n)sports one with more, but smaller
> plates. Improvement or simple sourcing problems?
>
> Also, what is the general consensus on actual power out for 6 and 2?
> 100 watts? 120? More/less? I'm just trying to get a handle on what to
> expect from the gear, what tricks the experts know for getting the
> most out of the transmitter while protecting things like the PA tube
> and iron.
>
> Lastly, does anyone out there have a parts donor? I have a rig in need
> of the ceramic 2-position band switch, main tuning knob, and LV
> transformer for the mod/ps deck.
>
> Would be nice to get some AM activity on 6 & 2 up here in the
> northeast. I know there are groups in the Boston area and lower NY as
> well, but up in VT/NH/ME it sure sounds quiet.
>
> Many thanks -
>
> de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ
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