Marauder Power problem

[Gerry VanLoh]

I don't know the rig but have you checked tubes in early stages -
reseat, swap?

Gerry

Dale Braun wrote:
>
> Folks,
> Recently while using my Heathkit Marauder transmitter in PTT sideband
> operation, and monitoring my signal on a scope, I notice that for the
> first few
> seconds after keying up, the power output is low and gradually comes
> up to full
> power.  This also occurs in CW break-in operation.  On CW, I notice
> that grid
> drive comes up slow, at the same rate as output so I assume the
> problem must be
> in a stage before the final amplifier.
>
> This problem is usually not noticed on the other end because many
> times if a
> signal is S9 or better, 10 dB difference in power is seldom noticed.
> However,
> recently with poor band conditions, it becomes quite noticeable at the
> other
> end.  Has anyone else had that problem and if so, what can be done to
> correct
> it?
>
> Thanks for the advice.
>
> -Dale
> WD9GWH
> Dale.K.Braun at uwrf.edu