I have a 6&2 as a casual rig. It is connected but I have not used it much. I would be pleased to discuss it with anyone interested. Bill KB1LG Just wondering if anyone on the list has made SERIOUS us
I have a 509 which has been sitting unused for many years and has gotten a layer of dirt, sort of like aged dust. It is otherwise like new, just needs to be cleaned. Can anyone suggest the best metho
One time when I had a noise problem I used a pair of ferrite cores, one on each leg of the DC power into the rig. These are the ones you can buy at RatShack to clip around AC power cords. I wrapped a
I too found it difficult to line up the questions and answers. Also when they ask a question about understanding roofing filters (of which I don't have a clue) and you tell them that then they ask yo
I know what it is for me, but I bet it is not that for others, all I want is just one function per knob. I just hate to have to think what the knob (or switch or button) is doing now! :-( But that's
I would not mind paying for new firmware that increased performance or functionality. However I do not feel obligated to pay for "bug" fixes. Today you can upgrade the program in your digital camera
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Here is an idea (that will not happen) but it is interesting as a thought experiment. TenTec provides a menu, sort of like the computer sellers, where you build your own rig by adding options until y
I am afraid that to invest that much in a rig that is likely to be un-repairable, either because of the high cost or unavailability of parts, is a poor choice. Even TenTec doesn't take in trade their
A club was where my Elmer (w1ddj) helped me (kn1zgm). He provided me the use of an AT-1 and an S20-R and with a long wire fed with 300ohm TV feed wire from inside my parents house trailer I worked ma
I have finally located some of the "green" non toxic cleaning stuff (thank you to all who pointed me in this direction) and obtained some cotton balls. Next is the removal of the knobs. I do not have
I hope I have the right size. I wonder what we did for projects like this before digital cameras. I hope the dial string is still good. I do not seem to have any problems moving the main knob and the
That would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Bill KB1LG Bill: I think I have a 509 Manual if you would like I will scan it and convert to a PDF file and email it to you. In fact I have copies of m
I have an Argonaut 509. My antenna is a full wave horizontal loop about 12 to 18 ft above ground. What matching device between the loop and the rig will have the least loss while getting the most sig
Well, that is a good question. I do have one of those MFJ meters and I will measure it at the feedpoint. However I think the antenna resonates around 2.8 Mhz. I think I will have to adjust some lengt
Would the problem with the torrid be that the core might saturate and that is where the loss would come from? Bill KB1LG will been And if you match it the same with a low loss tuner, it will work jus
Then the question would be, if I selected the right materials (torrid and wire) and a proper design (number of turns, etc.) then would this be the least loss matching device? If yes, what material an
I am an owner of and an infrequent user of the TenTec 6&2. Part of the problem is that with infrequent use I loose track of which multi function button does what and how it is accessed. This then req
I tried this. Being a very organized type I applied my software test design skills to the task. Evaluating each aspect of the 6&2 control functionality, how it was connected to other control function
Your suggestion has given me an idea. I think I will make a small flip chart (laminated) with a picture of the rig and arrows' pointing through a sequence of button pushes to do a desired function. T