[Milsurplus] TCS-9 Output matching?

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Roger,

Come to think of it, the TCS-13 and TCS-14 production (different 
contractors) overlapped TCS-12 from Collins.  So it would make sense that the ammeter 
change would occur during the production run of them as well.  However, the 
PIB's I have on the two models only show the later (connected to the antenna 
post) configuration.  I'll print this message and if I ever have occassion 
to scan either manual. I'll edit the transmitter schematics to show that 
early models did or might respectively have the connected-to-ground variant.  
Probably never will find the S/N change point for the -14.  I have a PIB on 
the -12, too, but when I looked just now it wasn't in the proper file box.  
So I don't know which way it shows it.

I remember the PSU discussion.  I'm sure shipping today would be even 
worse!

In a message dated 5/5/2011 3:13:54 PM Central Daylight Time, 
Roger at new-gate.co.uk writes: 
> Hi Robert,
> 
> The note I have about the moving of the ammeter is attached to the TCS-13 
> manual and was from serial number 1387, again there's no clear reason for 
> it. I've had good results loading up a short piece of Flexweave wire, about 
> 1.5 amps into 20 ft of the stuff, hung vertically. I'm using the A-58/15 
> for testing, a French copy, I think.  
> 
> The TCS station is coming on well. You supplied the connectors a couple of 
> years ago and I've just got around to setting up a PSU, as genuine TCS 
> PSUs are unobtainable over here, and I think we have discussed the cost of 
> shipping before! I have used a Heathkit HP-13 DC:DC 12 volt inverter to run 
> the TCS; it supplies ~400V HT if you remove the voltage doubler and fit a 
> bridge instead. A lot quieter and lighter than a dual-dynamotor PSU too! 
> 
> 73
> 
> Roger/G3VKM
> 

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