- 361. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Robert <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 20:47:32 -0500
- The Eagle has a fixed delay of ~17 ms after key up before RF is generated. There is no post delay that I am aware. If you are referring to QSK delay, this is only receive recovery delay. Bob, K4TAX S
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00358.html (13,181 bytes)
- 362. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:12:15 -0500
- Depends on how the radio is configured in conjunction with the amp. If one has the radio, Orion or Omni VII, and amp configured, such as with the Centurion or Titan, there is no issue regarding delay
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00380.html (16,218 bytes)
- 363. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. - AMP Keying (score: 1)
- Author: Robert <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:44:10 -0500
- Has anyone considered reading the manual and learning and understand how their equipment operates? Seems not to be the case. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00385.html (12,040 bytes)
- 364. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:07:39 -0500
- Yea it seems that everyone wants the radio to operate differently. If there were 100,000 hams, they would want it to operate 100,000 different ways.....or more, because some don't seem to know how th
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00386.html (20,197 bytes)
- 365. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:45:42 -0500
- It does not shorten the dit. From key closure, it delays it by ~17ms from start to finish. Thus the dit continues to be completed. When the key line (from the keyer) is released, it is about 20ms bef
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00397.html (11,983 bytes)
- 366. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:05:00 -0500
- Yes, I'll give you that one, the Tentec 599 Eagle does not work like most rigs. It is much better than most rigs in that regard. As Carl stated earlier, it is an outstanding QSK radio. I also find th
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00399.html (12,087 bytes)
- 367. Re: [TenTec] Amp switching (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:58:33 -0500
- John: Certainly not a topic out of order. It is one that raised several good points about interfacing the Eagle to an amp. Be it a QSK amp or a non-QSK amp. Just remember the old adages "one can't ma
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00403.html (9,561 bytes)
- 368. [TenTec] On DITS and AMP KEY Switching (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:56:22 -0500
- While the QST review does show the timing with respect to key closure and RF envelope starting, there's more taking place than is shown in the ARRL tests. There is a third element which seems to be o
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00420.html (13,313 bytes)
- 369. [TenTec] Fw: [TenTec_Eagle] Re: Sept Sale ??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:59:01 -0500
- F Y I on products shipping regarding the July Mega sale activities. 73 Bob, K4TAX Some shipped already this week, Eagles are taking flight again. More to follow and landing at homes next week, and at
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00421.html (7,866 bytes)
- 370. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:07:03 -0500
- Per the Tentec published spec on TX>RX recovery time it is 20 ms. 73 Bob, K4TAX I suspect that the 70mS Tx to Rx turnaround for the Eagle is either a misprint or a radio out of spec. I looked at six
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00422.html (12,394 bytes)
- 371. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 07:24:21 -0500
- The Eagle turn-a-round time, TX to RX is 20ms. Same as for most other radios. The ARRL QST review is incorrect, however the RSGB review is correct. 73 Bob, K4TAX -- Original Message -- From: "Mike Sc
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00425.html (13,640 bytes)
- 372. Re: [TenTec] din connector, etc. (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:28:45 -0500
- The sidetone monitor is accurate with regard to evaluating the dit spacing. At 0 the dits will be nice and staccato and at 25 they will be noticeably legato. Although I'm not a CW professional, I nor
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-09/msg00429.html (9,357 bytes)
- 373. [TenTec] Why is Eagle #2 on order? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 07:45:46 -0500
- If there is an Eagle that turns up in a hamfest, flea market or on one of the sites that offers things for sale, do pay attention. It may be one that has "flown the coop" -- namely mine! It is config
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00002.html (11,760 bytes)
- 374. Re: [TenTec] [TenTec_Eagle] Re: Why is Eagle #2 on order? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 09:19:29 -0500
- Thanks Marc and others that have commented. I have plenty of radios to use and thanks for the offers, suggestions and such. Yes, we suspect "wrong door delivery" as a possibility. Hopefully some hone
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00007.html (13,225 bytes)
- 375. Re: [TenTec] Centurion and AM (score: 1)
- Author: Robert <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 18:56:30 -0500
- Yes. Run about 200 to 250 watts of carrier BUT tune it for max output with 100 watts of drive. Then switch to AM mode and adjust drive as necessary. Do not change amp tuning after switching to AM mod
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00015.html (8,759 bytes)
- 376. Re: [TenTec] Why is Eagle #2 on order? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 19:49:31 -0500
- That is correct and I am the shipper. I along with the recipient contacted UPS after the package did not arrive as scheduled, but was shown on their system as "delivered". It was shipped insured with
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00022.html (12,685 bytes)
- 377. Re: [TenTec] [TenTec_Eagle] Re: Why is Eagle #2 on order? (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 19:53:36 -0500
- No problem Jim. I got into hot water myself after last week mowing the lawn in 90+ degree WX, coming into the cool house and chucking down a couple of cold brews. I should have stayed away from the c
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00023.html (11,475 bytes)
- 378. Re: [TenTec] Centurion and AM (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 19:59:28 -0500
- The Centurion runs a pair of 3-500's {not 811's} and is rated at 1200 watts PEP output. So 200 to 250 watts of carrier modulated 100% is 800 to 1000 watts PEP. Nothing wrong with this as I am one tha
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00025.html (10,892 bytes)
- 379. Re: [TenTec] Centurion and AM (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 20:06:24 -0500
- Most 100 watt PEP transceivers will reduce power to 25 watts of carrier for the AM mode. Amps like the Centurion have about 10 dB to 11 dB of gain thus 25 watts of drive will produce about 250 watts
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00027.html (12,684 bytes)
- 380. Re: [TenTec] Centurion and AM (score: 1)
- Author: "Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 20:19:31 -0500
- Tune for maximum output with about 100 watts of carrier from the TS-590. CW mode, key down should do this. Be sure and keep the grid current and plate current at or below maximum rated values at all
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-08/msg00028.html (12,040 bytes)
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