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From: caf@cdi.UUCP (caf)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Re: Yet another Dentron disaster?
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Date: Sun, 20-Nov-83 21:12:02 EST
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Posted: Sun Nov 20 21:12:02 1983
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Organization: Computer Development Inc, Beaverton OR
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What are the previous Dentron Disasters implied in the subject?
I have had a MLA-2500 amp bought some years ago (to beat the FCC
ban on 10 meter linears) and have had no trouble with the little
amount that I have used it.  I talked to a Dentron engineer once
and he mentioned that they run these amps at 2kw D.C. input for
an hour if they get one back with complaints about low output.
The MLA-2500 uses some of the newer technology and so they may have
been more careful than usual to get the bugs out.   The only problem
I have heard with 2500's has been power supply wipeouts caused by
the electrolytics shorting out (apparently not related to power
output, just inrush).   The main problem I have with the amp is that
seemingly everything electronic in my house goes fruitcake when the amp loads
up.

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Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX CDI Portland OR (503)-646-1599 cdi!caf