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Allow 9 bands and 1300 Watt output on the TL-922 amplifier with this document by PA0FRI

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Recen Kenwood TL-922 (TL-922A, TL922) modifications

1500 watts PEP output from a Kenwood TL-922 amplifier requires careful attention to parasitic suppression and component selection to ensure stability and longevity. This resource critically examines common modifications, often based on anecdotal evidence rather than sound engineering principles, that can degrade performance or introduce new issues. It highlights how replacing aged components often gets misattributed to the efficacy of unnecessary modifications, leading to widespread misinformation within the amateur radio community regarding amplifier stability. The article details specific, effective modifications for the TL-922, such as shortening anode-to-chassis and anode-to-grid paths to improve VHF stability and efficiency. It addresses issues like incorrect capacitor types in the tank circuit, inadequate grid grounding, and poor RF sheet metal design, providing practical solutions like adding direct ground connections for the plate tune variable capacitor. The author also discusses proper parasitic suppressor design, emphasizing the importance of lead length and component selection for optimal performance and harmonic suppression, contrasting these with less effective or detrimental 'magical suppression kits'.

Article on tubes and their usage in power amplifiers design. Explain failures of tube in RF power amplifiers, a common problem in the SB-220 SB-221, TL-922 and other amplifiers.

Donwload the Kenwood TL-922A user Manual

Collection of Kenwood TL-922 linear amplifier modifications

Changing band selector to a Kenwood TL-922 power amplifier by IW1PUR in italian

A forum thread about tuning with the Kenwood TL-922 TL-922A Power amplifier

Reviews of the Kenwood TL-922A Power amplifier

This amplifier had the full treatment, including nichrome hairpins, but they had to be removed because of parasitics or instability.