TenTec and related Items For Sale:
HF Transceiver, Antenna Tuner, Power Supplies,
Wattmeter / SWR Bridges, Microphones, and more
TenTec 585 Paragon HF Transceiver:
The Paragon is a top of the line transceiver that includes a
general coverage receiver. It covers 160-10 meters, including
WARC bands, with 100 watts output. The receiver is fantastic.
It has dual VFOs and many memories built in, along with a
speech processor. Basically, it has about every feature that
a ham could want in an HF rig.
This particular unit works 100% as best I can tell. Since the
rig does so many things, I am sure that there is something I
didn't test, but I don't know what it is (or I would have
tested it!). It has had all updates completed by TenTec.
Cosmetically, it is in extremely nice shape. The front panel
is extremely good. Most all of the lettering is clean and
crisp. This one also has the Giehl chip in it making it
similar to a Paragon II.
Large manual and power cord included for $650.
TenTec 238 Roller Inductor Antenna Tuner:
This HF antenna tuner will handle the full legal limit, and will
match almost anything. It is rated to match loads up to 3000 ohms.
TenTec
It is an "L" network, which means that there is only one correct
matching point, and not false readings like some tuners. It has a
roller inductor that permits matching all HF bands, including the
WARC bands.
In addition to the tuner, it also includes a wattmeter with 200
and 2000 watt scales, plus SWR bridge. There is also an antenna
switch built in, so this unit will handle all of your antenna
needs.
This particular unit works fine, and looks extremely nice. I can
not find a scratch or defect on it. With paper work for $395.
TenTec Power Supplies:
TenTec Model 280 power supply, 20 amps at 13 V DC
This supply is quite heavy duty electrically. It has 2 pass
transistors, instead of the one that some have. It also has an
ammeter on it.
This one works fine, and looks OK as well.
With paper work for $100.
"Switcher / 25" 25 amp switching power supply:
This is a 25 amp switching power supply in a case that
matches the early Omni series case, with the metal bezel
around it. It is in a case that is the same size as a 243
remote VFO. It has an ammeter on the front, along with
Switch, TenTec logo, and output bulb. The front panel
basically looks like a 280 power supply with a metal bezel,
but says "Switcher/25" on it. It is very quiet, and well
shielded, and does not produce any electrical noise that
I could find. $150
Astron RS-12 A, 13.8 Volt DC Power Supply:
This power supply is rated at 9 amps continuous and 12 amps ICS.
It is ideal for most 2 meter rigs, including the 50 Watt rigs.
This Astron power supply features solid-state electronic
regulation, EMI filter, fold back current limiting for protection
from excessive current and shorted output, and crowbar over-voltage
protection.
This particular supply works 100% and looks the same. I can not find
a scratch on it. With paper work for $50.
TenTec 705 desk microphone
This electret desk mic has the 4 pin connector, with PTT and
"hold" buttons. It works great, and looks like new.
With paper work for $75.
RCA equivalent to a Shure 444 desk microphone
Although the front of this mic says RCA on it, it looks like a
Shure 444, and has a controlled reluctance element in it just
like the Shure 444. My assumption is that it is a 444 with an
RCA label.
Of course most of us know that the 444 is an extremely good
communications microphone with great articulation.
This one works fine, and looks very nice. It has a 4 pin
connector on it. $50
Collins MM-1 Mobile Microphone
The Collins MM-1 is a pressure-operated dynamic microphone
designed to fit your hand comfortably. This mike is engineered
for maximum voice response, and its die-cast case is finished
in brushed satin chrome. With its mounting button on the front,
the MM-1 slips easily into a dashboard bracket supplied with
the mike. When the MM-1 is removed from the dashboard bracket,
the microphone is in position for instant transmission. A coiled
cord is supplied with the 22-ounce microphone. The MM-1 has a
frequency response from 200-10,000 cycles per second and has an
output level of -48 db.
This one works fine; there are a couple extremely small pits
(smaller than a pin head) on the chrome, but it looks very
good. The coiled cord is a bit stiffer than when it was new.
With PJ-068 connector (0.206 inch plug) for $100.
MFJ 815 Cross Needle Wattmeter:
The MFJ-815 cross-needle meter allows you to monitor both
forward and reflected power, and SWR simultaneously. There
are buttons to select power ranges of 20/200/2000 watts
forward and 5/50/500 watts reflected.
Frequency coverage is 1.8 to 60 MHz, so it covers 6 meters
in addition to the HF bands, making it ideal for some of
the new rigs that include 6 meters.
There is a meter light that requires a source of 12 V DC.
This particular unit works fine, and looks extremely good.
With paper work for $50.
M C Jones VHF/UHF Wattmeter:
This MC Jones Wattmeter is a vintage unit, probably from just
after WW II. At that time, it was the gold standard of wattmeters,
basically equivalent to a Bird today.
This particular meter has N connectors in and out. It reads 12
Watts full scale in the forward position, and 4 Watts full scale
in reflected. It also has an SWR calibrate and SWR scale on the
meter. I think the frequency range is from 20 to 1000 MHz, but I
am not 100% positive of that. It works well on 2 meters and 440
MHz. The RF sensor unit inside is model 576.3.
This one functions fine, and looks extremely nice for its age.
$60
SWR Bridge:
Quement SWB-2 HF and VHF Dual Meter SWR Bridge
This unit features two separate meters -- one for reading
forward power and another for reading SWR. This permits one
to easily monitor both the power going out, and the SWR on
the antenna. It has SO-239 connectors on each end.
It will work on HF, and VHF, covering 3 to 150 MHz, so is
ideal for the new rigs that include 6 and 2 meters.
Works fine and looks great. With paper work for $40
MFJ 249 Antenna Analyzer:
This antenna analyzer covers from 1.8 to 170 MHz, so it covers
all of the HF bands, plus 6 and 2 meters.
Use this unit to find your antennas true resonant frequency.
Trim dipoles and verticals. Adjust your Yagi, quad, loop and
other antennas, change antenna spacing and height and watch
SWR, resistance and reactance change instantly. Perfectly tune
critical HF mobile antennas in seconds. Take the guesswork out
of building and adjusting matching networks and baluns. You can
determine velocity factor, coax cable loss in dB, length of coax
and distance to a short or open in feet. You can read SWR, return
loss and reflection coefficient. Two line LCD screen clearly
displays your information. Built-in frequency counter.
This particular unit works fine, and looks extremely nice.
With paper work for $150.
Prices do not include shipping from Florida.
Thanks.
73,
Ken, W8EK
Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK@FLHam.net or W8EK@arrl.net
Voice Phone (352) 732-8400
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