1 oct 2008
1415 EDT
Good afternoon, Doug:
I had to do lubrication to my MFJ 289B roller inductor........It turned out
successful.
I learned a lot about the MFJ tuner and felt I would do better with the T-T
229 after speaking with the factory........The 229 unit is an older one that
has the better roller inductor then the newer ones.
Opening up the tuner and inspection proved that I got the better deal and it
works perfectly.
I'm glad I sold the 289B, It worked good as well, but
technically/physicially the 229 is a better unit
for me.
73
Al Sirois
Sunny East Boothbay, ME 04544-0002
n1mhc@GWI.NET
===========================
----- Original Message -----
From: "Speer, Doug" <Doug.Speer@FairbanksMorse.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:48 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Model 229 Antenna Tuner manual (Speer, Doug)
> I have the manual now. Thanks to those who helped out. The 229 is
> fast becoming my favorite tuner.
>
> Vy 73,
> doug
>
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> 1. Omni VII Rack Mount (Fernando Quinones)
> 2. Model 229 Antenna Tuner manual (Speer, Doug)
> 3. Re: Omni VII Rack Mount (Fernando Quinones)
> 4. Ten Tec Argonaut V for sale (Dave)
> 5. Re: RIT/XIT problem solved!!!!!!!!!!! (n4py@arrl.net)
> 6. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (Ken Scheper)
> 7. Ten-Tec used/demo list October 1, 2008
> (Ten-Tec Amateur Radio Sales)
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>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:58:32 -0700
> From: Fernando Quinones <n2fq@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [TenTec] Omni VII Rack Mount
> To: TenTec@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
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> Hello.
>
> Anyone know if the Rack Mount Kit for the Omni will work with
>
> the Jupiter?
>
> I see from the specs that:
>
> (HxWxD) Omni Vll is (5.0x12.0x14.75)
> Jupiter is (5.0x12.125x13)
>
>
> tnx.
>
> Fernando N2FQ
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:21:39 -0500
> From: "Speer, Doug" <Doug.Speer@FairbanksMorse.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Model 229 Antenna Tuner manual
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
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> I'm looking for a manual for the Ten-Tec Model 229 antenna tuner. Does
> anyone have a scanned (.PDF or .TIF) file of the manual you could e-mail
> me.
>
> Doug, W9PN
> Janesville, WI
>
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> 1. Re: Ashing for advise please! (RaySoifer@cs.com)
> 2. Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus (Tim Randa)
> 3. Re: Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus (CSM(r) Gary Huber)
> 4. Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (wo8l@aol.com)
> 5. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (Henry Mackey)
> 6. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (n4py@arrl.net)
> 7. Re: Ten Tec 40th Keyer Paddels (Bill Miner)
> 8. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (John T. Fleming)
> 9. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (n4py@arrl.net)
> 10. Orion (original) For Sale (jmalloy)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:18:59 -0400
> From: RaySoifer@cs.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ashing for advise please!
> To: tentec@contesting.com (Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment)
> Message-ID: <75748611.65FA385E.027E8134@cs.com>
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> I have had good results with the Hy-Gain AV-640. It requires no guys,
> at least for those of us who don't live in the hurricane belt (winds of
> 70-75 mph or less) and is designed to be mounted at least 8 ft above
> ground. Mine is on a 10 ft pipe mast.
>
> 73 Ray W2RS
>
>
>
> "John" <brazos@rochester.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>I have good luck in the past with two verticals Gap and butternut my
> advise
>>would be keep them on the ground and run at least 8 or 10 ground plane
> wires
>>in length according to the manufacture . ?I wouldn't take anything from
> mfg
>>if they gave it to me ! ?good luck John kb2huk
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Stephen M. Shearer" <wb3lgc@verizon.net>
>>To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
>>Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:00 PM
>>Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ashing for advise please!
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a Cushcraft R-8 vertical.
> ?http://www.cushcraft.com/amateur/r8.htm
>>> I have been very happy with it.
>>> 15' above the ground on the back of my garage.
>>> See reviews at:
>>> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/804
>>>
>>> 73, Steve WB3LGC
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
>>> On Behalf Of Paul K.
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:17 AM
>>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>>> Subject: [TenTec] Ashing for advise please!
>>>
>>> I have just complected a move to eastern Tennessee from my mountain
> top
>>> on the raged edge of paradise in Colorado. ?In preparation for the
> move
>>> I went off the air a bit more than 3 years ago.
>>>
>>> Upon arrival in Tennessee I quickly figured out the slick real estate
>>> agents and their push to sell property with restrictions. ?I found a
>>> place with no restrictions, but then had to do the remodeling
> routine.
>>> (Ya all know how that goes with the misses!) ?So now ?I am ready to
> get
>>> back on the air with the TT gear. (Omni 6+, Orion, etc.)
>>>
>>> I have plenty of room for the tower and wires, but also have a couple
>>> other projects before I get to the heavy tower stuff. ?I have been
>>> looking through QST and on the web at vertical antennas. ?Because of
> not
>>> wanting to put out ground radials, and the NEED to get back on the
> air I
>>> have been looking at the GAP, HiGain and MFJ verticals. ?I am open to
>>> considering anything else that may be out there.
>>>
>>> So! ?The question: ?What advise or recommendation do you have for me
> on
>>> the selection of a no counterpoise vertical I should buy?
>>>
>>> TNX es 73s
>>> de
>>> WA0BAG
>>> Paul K.
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:40:24 -0500
> From: Tim Randa <tranda@cox.net>
> Subject: [TenTec] Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus
> To: TenTec@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <48E11308.3080107@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Anyone know the relay switching speed of the 6+? I want to use it with a
>
> non TT amp that is not set up to use the tx in/out jack on the radio.
> Is the relay output jack on the radio quick enough to run a qsk amp? I
> have the amp switching around 3ms. Has anyone built a interface box that
>
> can be fed with the tx in/out jacks that outputs into a rca jack for the
>
> amp relay?
>
> Just looking for options
> Amp is a ALS 600 with the QSK mod
>
> Thanks in advance
> de Tim K?FL
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:15:26 -0500
> From: "CSM\(r\) Gary Huber" <glhuber@msn.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <BLU142-DS4FBD2CC1AC121AD3BB7D0A6400@phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> The TXEN TXOUT jacks are for a keying loop..... think "a series of
> contact closures to enable the transceiver to go into transmit". most
> likely either the QSK mod will work with the TT keying loop or you can
> add a reed relay to pull the amp into transmit.
>
> The relay output jack is just a NO contact that closes when the Omni is
> put into transmit by PTT or VOX. It is not designed for QSK switching.
>
> 73 & DX
>
> Gary AB9M
> http://www.csm-gh.com/AB9M-Shack.htm
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Tim Randa" <tranda@cox.net>
> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 12:40 PM
> To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus
>
>> Anyone know the relay switching speed of the 6+? I want to use it with
> a
>> non TT amp that is not set up to use the tx in/out jack on the radio.
>
>> Is the relay output jack on the radio quick enough to run a qsk amp? I
>
>> have the amp switching around 3ms. Has anyone built a interface box
> that
>> can be fed with the tx in/out jacks that outputs into a rca jack for
> the
>> amp relay?
>>
>> Just looking for options
>> Amp is a ALS 600 with the QSK mod
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> de Tim K?FL
>> _______________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:13:58 -0400
> From: wo8l@aol.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
> To: TenTec@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <8CAEFD7056C80C8-BD0-8E2@FWM-D35.sysops.aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi,
>
> I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
> PLD change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
> easily.? I found the instructions clear and accurate.
>
> Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
> weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
> CW in any case.
>
> Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
>
> I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
> know which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
> opinion and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
>
> Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
> rain here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
> for sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
>
> 73s,
>
>
> Rick
> WO8L
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:25:33 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Henry Mackey <kb9cqo@embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID:
>
> <819595377.372411222734333117.JavaMail.root@md40.embarq.synacor.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Rick,
>
> Thank you for your report to the group.
>
> Can I take it then that you did not change your green screen for the
> blue one? If this is so, would you be so kind as to provide your opinion
> as to why you did not?
>
> I am in the process of purchasing both, but am considering on not
> replacing the green screen. This is the basis for my question.
>
> 73 de Henry/N9HM
> N9HM@arrl.net
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: wo8l@aol.com
> To: TenTec@contesting.com
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13:58 PM (GMT-0500) America/New_York
> Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:38:48 -0400
> From: <n4py@arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <F02D432990A04291BDE7054A1E0A9811@Carl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I do not have the new memory chip in my Jupiter. I installed the PLD
> update
> and then installed version 1.30. It does not have the CW keyboard
> feature
> or CW decoder in it. I thought I could load 1.30 to get the CW keyboard
> and
> decoder and lose AM and FM, and then go back to 1.29 if I wanted AM and
> FM.
> But both versions have AM and FM and no CW keyboard or decoder. Has
> anybody
> been successful getting the CW decoder and keyboard working without
> getting
> the new memory chip? What am I missing?
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 121 Little Bell Drive
> Bell Mountain
> Hays, NC 28635
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <wo8l@aol.com>
> To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
> PLD
>> change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
> easily.? I
>> found the instructions clear and accurate.
>>
>> Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
>
>> weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
> CW
>> in any case.
>>
>> Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
>>
>> I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
> know
>> which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
> opinion
>> and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
>>
>> Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
> rain
>> here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
> for
>> sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>>
>> Rick
>> WO8L
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec@contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:55:03 -0800
> From: "Bill Miner" <wg6h@pacbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec 40th Keyer Paddels
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <004601c92297$2cc73a70$6401a8c0@Bills>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I received S/N T 072 today.
>
> As Jim observed, it was well packed and triple boxed for shipping.
>
> The Ten-Tec logo is facing the correct direction as far as I am
> concerned
> but it is a slightly crooked plastic glue-on part. For the price, I
> expected something better.
>
> I have two other bencher paddles that have a smooth crisp feel and I
> love
> them. After spending a lot of time trying to adjust the new T-T paddle
> to
> get the same results I find that there is something different. The feel
> is
> "OK" but I do not love it.
>
> Yes this is very subjective and YMMV.
>
> Bill - K6WLM
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim WA9YSD" <wa9ysd@yahoo.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Key Paddels
>
>
>> UPS emailed me that it was being shipped. I received the email 2 days
>
>> before I received the package. The package was 8 1/2 by 11 by 3 1/2
>> inches. A box was inside. Foam peanuts surrounded it. The inside
> box
>> had another box on the inside. The paddles were surrounded by a cut
> out
>> card board so it would not rattle or move around. Foam pads were on
> ether
>> side of the paddles to prevent further movement. The paddles were
> inside
>> a plastic bag. Very professional packaging job and handling,
> Shipping
>> weight of the package was 4 lbs.
>>
>> Spade and lugs are mounted for cable connections. Just slip them off
>> solder wires to them and slip them on. DO NOT have to take the posts
> off
>> to make connections easy to swap wires.
>>
>> Ten Tec produced this and shipped this as if I was a VIP, a class act
> job.
>> Thank you Ten Tec !
>>
>> Keep The Faith, Jim K9TF/WA9YSD
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:40:43 -0400
> From: "John T. Fleming" <W3GQJ@embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <5B9A783F690E451BA4A1B956253FDC14@Core2BigToy>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Carl,
>
> I am another person who had a problem loading the new RUF file. It
> loaded
> in about 23 seconds, but then the program never ran to do the balance of
> the
> work. The-Tec is sending me the "GO" chip to temporarily install to
> update
> the radio and then I can replace it with the new chip I bought from
> them. I
> notice in the directory 538v1300.ruf and 538cwv1010.ruf. I could not
> find
> anywhere what they are for except possibly doing what you are trying to
> do.
> The 538kbd.ruf is about twice the size of the other two files. Do you
> or
> anyone know what the 2 other RUF files are for? Thanks.
>
> 73,
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of n4py@arrl.net
> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 8:39 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>
> I do not have the new memory chip in my Jupiter. I installed the PLD
> update
>
> and then installed version 1.30. It does not have the CW keyboard
> feature
> or CW decoder in it. I thought I could load 1.30 to get the CW keyboard
> and
>
> decoder and lose AM and FM, and then go back to 1.29 if I wanted AM and
> FM.
> But both versions have AM and FM and no CW keyboard or decoder. Has
> anybody
>
> been successful getting the CW decoder and keyboard working without
> getting
> the new memory chip? What am I missing?
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 121 Little Bell Drive
> Bell Mountain
> Hays, NC 28635
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <wo8l@aol.com>
> To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
> PLD
>
>> change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
> easily.? I
>
>> found the instructions clear and accurate.
>>
>> Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
>
>> weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
> CW
>> in any case.
>>
>> Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
>>
>> I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
> know
>
>> which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
> opinion
>
>> and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
>>
>> Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
> rain
>> here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
> for
>> sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>>
>> Rick
>> WO8L
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec@contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:48:56 -0400
> From: <n4py@arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <EA8790CB4B0F49B1868B8D3C23D89991@Carl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> The 538v1300.ruf file is for Jupiters that have the extra memory and it
> has
> both personalities in it. The 538cwv1010.ruf file is the CW personality
> for
> Jupiters that have the old memory chip like mine. But the update
> program
> will not load 538cwv1010.ruf in my Jupiter for some unknown reason.
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 121 Little Bell Drive
> Bell Mountain
> Hays, NC 28635
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John T. Fleming" <W3GQJ@embarqmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 9:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>
>
>> Carl,
>>
>> I am another person who had a problem loading the new RUF file. It
> loaded
>> in about 23 seconds, but then the program never ran to do the balance
> of
>> the
>> work. The-Tec is sending me the "GO" chip to temporarily install to
>> update
>> the radio and then I can replace it with the new chip I bought from
> them.
>> I
>> notice in the directory 538v1300.ruf and 538cwv1010.ruf. I could not
> find
>> anywhere what they are for except possibly doing what you are trying
> to
>> do.
>> The 538kbd.ruf is about twice the size of the other two files. Do you
> or
>> anyone know what the 2 other RUF files are for? Thanks.
>>
>> 73,
>> John
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
>> On Behalf Of n4py@arrl.net
>> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 8:39 PM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>>
>> I do not have the new memory chip in my Jupiter. I installed the PLD
>> update
>>
>> and then installed version 1.30. It does not have the CW keyboard
> feature
>> or CW decoder in it. I thought I could load 1.30 to get the CW
> keyboard
>> and
>>
>> decoder and lose AM and FM, and then go back to 1.29 if I wanted AM
> and
>> FM.
>> But both versions have AM and FM and no CW keyboard or decoder. Has
>> anybody
>>
>> been successful getting the CW decoder and keyboard working without
>> getting
>> the new memory chip? What am I missing?
>>
>> Carl Moreschi N4PY
>> 121 Little Bell Drive
>> Bell Mountain
>> Hays, NC 28635
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <wo8l@aol.com>
>> To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13 PM
>> Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>>
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.?
> The
>>> PLD
>>
>>> change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
> easily.?
>>> I
>>
>>> found the instructions clear and accurate.
>>>
>>> Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch
> this
>>> weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle
> on CW
>>> in any case.
>>>
>>> Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
>>>
>>> I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
>
>>> know
>>
>>> which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
>>> opinion
>>
>>> and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
>>>
>>> Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
> rain
>>> here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
> for
>>> sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
>>>
>>> 73s,
>>>
>>>
>>> Rick
>>> WO8L
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:50:14 -0400
> From: "jmalloy" <jmalloy@stny.rr.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion (original) For Sale
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <12788E826DF44C9F9987DCAB32613039@mozart>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> For Sale: Orion (the original version) with antenna tuner (the LDG
> internal
> Orion tuner) and 705 microphone. This rig has the modifications
> suggested by
> Ten-Tec for the band scope (done by me). Rig is a 9.5 out of 10 and
> comes
> with the Ten-Tec additional parts bag and manual. All this can be yours
> for
> the amazing low price of $2300 plus shipping!
>
> I'm letting it go due to financial exigencies. Currently in use; if
> you'd
> like to hear it on the air, let me know and we can arrange a sked if the
>
> aether allows.
>
> 73,
>
> Joe, W2RBA
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:38:00 -0700
> From: Fernando Quinones <n2fq@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VII Rack Mount
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <85CF6C40-07D1-4007-9003-3A3548E8F2D9@sbcglobal.net>
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>
> Never mind.
>
> TT says the holes and color don't match.
>
> sri for the bw.
>
> On Sep 30, 2008, at 10:58 AM, Fernando Quinones wrote:
>
>> Hello.
>>
>> Anyone know if the Rack Mount Kit for the Omni will work with
>>
>> the Jupiter?
>>
>> I see from the specs that:
>>
>> (HxWxD) Omni Vll is (5.0x12.0x14.75)
>> Jupiter is (5.0x12.125x13)
>>
>>
>> tnx.
>>
>> Fernando N2FQ
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> <http://pages.sbcglobal.net/n2fq>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:06:42 -0500
> From: Dave <dbp@tds.net>
> Subject: [TenTec] Ten Tec Argonaut V for sale
> To: Tentec reflector <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <20080930190642.I3CHC.1503689.root@webfep12>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Ten Tec Argonaut V HF all mode rig with accessory hand mic, fan kit,
> DIN (dongle) cable, DC power cord, and manual. Like new, non smoking
> environment, not a scratch. Email for pictures. $650 shipped CONUS.
> Reply off line at k1opq@arrl.net
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:01:56 -0400
> From: <n4py@arrl.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] RIT/XIT problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <5C6034877C624AEAACB8D5EF97D756E3@Carl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> John,
>
> It's been a little while now. Are you still sure you have fixed your
> RIT
> problem?
>
> 73,
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> 121 Little Bell Drive
> Bell Mountain
> Hays, NC 28635
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John T. Fleming" <W3GQJ@embarqmail.com>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:49 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] RIT/XIT problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>>I took my Orion apart again today. My first experience with the
> problem
>>was
>> in September, 2004. Many times I had soldered the encoder pins
> thinking
>> it
>> fixed the problem. A year later it would come back and be temperature
>> sensitive. Solder pins again and problem would quit. About three
> months
>> ago I had the problem again and soldered pins. A week later it was
> back.
>> So in frustration, I decided to master this challenge.
>>
>>
>>
>> I removed the logic and display board today. Before I removed it, I
>> gently
>> pulled on the logic board and could make the problem appear. I then
>> pushed
>> on the board and the problem disappeared.
>>
>>
>>
>> After I removed the board and carefully looked at the pins, pins 3 and
> 4
>> of
>> J8 did not have any scratch insertion marks on them. I looked closer
>> under
>> a magnifying glass on noticed that pins 3 and 4 were slightly out of
>> alignment. They were bent about 1/32 toward the display screen. I
> took a
>> picture with digital camera and the misalignment is visible. (I am
>> sending
>> a copy to Ten-Tec for their files.) Using my finger nail, I bent pins
> 3
>> and
>> 4 away from the display until they lined up with the other pins. I
> then
>> remounted the logic board / display board and then tried flexing the
> logic
>> board again. This time I had no problem. Evidently the female
> connector
>> sockets only have contacts on one side because of small size.
>>
>>
>>
>> If the RIT/XIT quits before I "check out," I will let the list know.
> But
>> I
>> plan to try to reach the nineties which means I will probably have a
>> different rig by then! :=}
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you everyone who sent me their observation and John, K1ESE, who
>> worked
>> on his rig this weekend and confirmed that the problem was in the area
> of
>> the "B" ribbon cable.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> John
>>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:08:40 -0400
> From: "Ken Scheper" <kenshep@one.net>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Message-ID: <001f01c92373$0178e080$0a00a8c0@SHEP>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Can someone give ALL of us Jupiter owners a ...1,2,3...process. All of
> this
> PLD file stuff, etc.. doesn't get it.
>
> I'd like a definite procedure list from Ten-Tec on how it works, and
> needs
> to be done. I'm hearing horror stories about blank screens, etc...
> Too
> many variables for me to be comfortable with.
>
> Do I need to download direct? If so, how? Give me a procedure list.
> (e.g.plug A into B, do this or that, hit this button, etc...) Let's make
> it
> user friendly, not a darn puzzle.
>
> Lets dumb it down a bit for us non-computer techies.... I will take the
> step, but only when I know I won't screw my radio up. I've just
> recovered
> from an IE8 debacle....FYI... don't load the 8 Beta! Some sites want
> it,
> but the normal sites don't, and won't support it. What a mess!
> 73
> Ken
>
>
>
> Ken Scheper
> President
> KS Consulting, Ltd.
> Tel. 513-490-1633
> Fax 513-598-6887
> ksconsultingLtd.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <wo8l@aol.com>
> To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 19:13
> Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
> PLD
>> change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
> easily.? I
>> found the instructions clear and accurate.
>>
>> Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
>
>> weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
> CW
>> in any case.
>>
>> Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
>>
>> I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
> know
>> which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
> opinion
>> and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
>>
>> Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
> rain
>> here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
> for
>> sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
>>
>> 73s,
>>
>>
>> Rick
>> WO8L
>> _______________________________________________
>> TenTec mailing list
>> TenTec@contesting.com
>> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:06:08 -0400
> From: Ten-Tec Amateur Radio Sales <sales@tentec.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Ten-Tec used/demo list October 1, 2008
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>,
> sales@tentec.com
> Message-ID: <48E391E0.3060700@tentec.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>
> Current as of October 1, 2008
>
> The following is available as used equipment direct
> from Ten-Tec. 30 day warranty, 10 day trial period, shipping
> is additional. Exception: used linears warrantied 30 days
> except for final tubes which carry no warranty. Used items
> often sell quickly. Please make sure we have the item in stock
> before sending payment. (800) 833-7373 8-5:30 Eastern M-F.
>
> Ten-Tec takes trade-ins direct of modern used Ten-Tec gear on our used,
> demo and new equipment.
>
> We are now also able to take trade-ins of Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu
> transceivers on Ten-Tec equipment via an agreement we have with The Ham
> Station of Evansville, IN. Contact us via email at sales@tentec.com or
> (800) 833-7373 or The Ham Station at (800) 729-4373 or
> sales@hamstation.com for additional details.
>
> Transceivers, supplied with DC power cord and manual:
>
> 516TCXO Argonaut V + TCXO + fan installed $740
> 538AT Jupiter $1350 original case color, green screen
> 563/OPT1 Omni-VI with Omni-VI+ DSP chips installed $1270
> 563/OPT3 Omni-VI factory upgraded to Omni-VI Plus $1395
> 564 Omni-VI Plus $1695
> 565 Orion, no autotuner $2400
> 565AT Orion with autotuner $2700
> 566AT Orion II with autotuner $3695
>
> Other items:
>
> 961 PS/spkr console Omni's, Paragon's $175
> 963 25 amp switching PS $115
>
> The following equipment is available as demo gear and
> carries a 1 year parts and labor warranty, 30 day trial
> period. What is a 'demo unit'? Demos are units that have
> been evaluated in one of the following manners: at the
> factory or hamfests for display purposes, loaned out for
> evaluation by commercial customers, or returns on our
> 30 day risk-free sales policy. Shipping is additional.
>
> RX-320D PC Radio $323.10
> 308A gold heat sink fan kit for Argonaut V $13.50
> 310 fan kit $35.96
> 538AT Jupiter with autotuner, new style black case/blue screen $1705.50
> 566 Orion II, no tuner $3865.50
> 588 Omni-VII, no tuner $2425.50
> 588AT Omni-VII with autotuner $2695.50
> 708 deluxe desk mic, 4 pin conn $89.10
> 708A deluxe desk mic, 8 pin conn $89.10
> 709A desk mic, 8 pin conn $62.10
> 711 table stand for 709/709A $13.50
> 6000 Vector Network Analyzer $589.50
>
> Stan Brock, WD?BGS
> Amateur Radio Sales
>
>
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