TLE 8331A is listed as 406 to 420 MHz. TLE 8333A is 450 to 470 MHz. Not sure how far you can move out of the rated range for the 8331A but I don't have any problem with the 8333A moving down to 442 MHz. They are both rated at 75W but in the operating range can probably be tweeked to a higher level. Others can add more info. on this as I'm just a tinkerer, not a Pro. If your getting 75W+/- out of it now that is probably all you will get trying to move it out of band 20 to 25 mhz. If you cant change the output level then you need to look at the Pots, try jumpering them or replacing them. Check around at the HF this weekend and see if you can locate a Micor manual. -- Doug N3DAB/WPRX486/WPJL709
---- georgiaskywarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ============= *I think* this is the number (UHF btw)(Repeater Continuous Duty) TLE8331A Getting ready to try some of the things listed below. Let you know what I find out. Robert KD4YDC --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What type PA are you referring to ? UHF or VHF ? Model No. ? > > The power control Bd on the UHF has 2 pots for setting the output level. Make sure they are clean (contact cleaner and rotating back and forth while spraying) The left one, as you face the rptr. sets the upper limit of the power level (by regulation the max, current to the PA), the second one allows you to vary the out put power with in the preset limits. This is apparently a Motorola safety feature. If your having the same problem with 2 Bds. then most likely it is not bad boards. > > Next item would be to open up the PA and reflow/resolder the solder at all the power transisters legs (these have a tendency to develope cold joints or de-solder themselves over time from heat and age. also flow fresh solder along all the power traces between the transisters to insure they are not cracked, corroded or causing a high resistance. Look for any other damage to component and touch up all the connections you can with the soldering iron. > > I belive the VHF Micor is basically the same except on the PA the traces between the pwr transisters are not as exposed and as long as on the UHF PA. I did the above to my UHF Micor that had dropped down to about 60w max. and the Max. output jumped to about 112W, but I turned it back to 75W. > > If that doesn't help then. Maybe someone else out there has a suggestion or two. If I made any incorrect statements i'm sure someone will correct them for you also. > -- > Doug > N3DAB/WPRX486/WPJL709 > > ---- georgiaskywarn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ============= > Ok. Let's look at this then. > I have no power control from the Power Control Board. Can't turn it > up or down. Tried 2 different boards as well. > > 1) Ideas? > > 2) Don't have the schematic in front of me....but can't find the caps > on the schematics I have...listed from the below web site. > > Thanks, > Robert > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Glaenzer" > <glaenzer@> wrote: > > > > "there is no 100 watt Micor amp" > > > > without qualifiers, that is a pretty broad statement............ > > > > Gary > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Captainlance > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:11 AM > > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Micor PA schematic / Power > Control Board > > > > > > > > The PA is only factory rated at 78 watts...there is no 100 watt > Micor amp. Some however, will do 100... > > Lance N2HBA > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: georgiaskywarn > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 5:44 AM > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Micor PA schematic / Power Control > Board > > > > > > Anybody have a schematic for the Micor 100watt PA? > > > > Also can only get about 78 watts out of this thing. Have > changed out > > the power control board...either board the power doesn't go up > or > > down. Ideas? Haven't tried this yet; > > http://www.hamrepeater.org/micr_uhf.htm (bottom of the page to > defeat > > this portion) > > but am going to try it tonight. > > > > Thanks, > > Robert > > KD4YDC > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > -------- > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1755 - Release Date: > 10/29/2008 5:27 PM > > >
