- 161. Re: [TenTec] some Confusion--Argosy Alignment (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:11:07 -0500
- Scott, I hope that your Argosy tasks are bearing fruit. I am back on the air. Although the 59 reports from DX and local reports as being almost if not totally unreadable still are puzzling, I am not
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00024.html (8,599 bytes)
- 162. [TenTec] Argosy RF Gain Mode (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:53:12 -0500
- I have seen several messages regarding a RF gain mode fore the Argosy 525. How can I tell if the mode has been done on my Argosy and/or what do I need to make that modification? A better starting poi
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00077.html (8,475 bytes)
- 163. [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the Field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:02:17 -0400
- I am considering going on a trip and taking my Argosy with me. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions regarding either a reasonable size battery to take? Or any other power sources? Has anyone powe
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00252.html (7,662 bytes)
- 164. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:11:56 -0400
- Steve, Thanks for the info. I had suspected that the lighter plugs were not up to the demand of powering the Argosy. Can I assume that the real power input to the Argosy is 50 W on high and 5 watts o
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00254.html (10,381 bytes)
- 165. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:42:28 -0400
- Rick, Thanks for your comments and estimates. It always helps if estimates are based on reality. I was thinking of trying SSB but was really unsure of how I would get out on sideband. The group I do
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00256.html (12,088 bytes)
- 166. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the Field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:50:34 -0400
- Steve, As much as I would like to be the source of those ideas. Bob, WB2VUF, was the one that made the suggestion of using chalk line or clothes line reels as storage devices, as well as information
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00262.html (11,642 bytes)
- 167. Re: [TenTec] Argosy testing (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:56:30 -0400
- Mike, I apologize for not replying to you. The Argosy is back on the air and working fine. Cutting the red lead and running it through my old Tripplett Multi-meter showed at least some of the problem
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00280.html (9,436 bytes)
- 168. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:03:27 -0400
- John, My current plan is to build a vertical that can collapse into short sections. It is a design by Phil Salas - AD5X and uses a 10 ft telescoping whip at the top and covers 60-10 meters, without a
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00015.html (10,669 bytes)
- 169. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:09:12 -0400
- Rick, You found it. And yes, I do understand that it will be barely functional at 60 M. It does give me 10, 15, and 20 M so that would be nice break in the driving. The antenna only needs the coil fo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00021.html (16,837 bytes)
- 170. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:42 -0400
- Rick, Thanks for the suggestion to use fishing weights to terminate the radials. It sounds safer as long as you don't chew the weights. I have an opportunity to make the trip this year. It is turning
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00023.html (11,967 bytes)
- 171. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the field (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:45:25 -0400
- Ahh...My wife had always accused me of being backwards, Do you think that is what she meant? They mention a flea market. One never knows what can be found in that environment. I figure an Argosy and
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00045.html (10,557 bytes)
- 172. Re: [TenTec] Ten-Tec mics (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:56:01 -0400
- Golly me. I never knew that old Army ballad was actually about code? Y'awl know it....I don't want to get up in dah morning. Foolish people that we are, insisting on doing our stuff in the evening. J
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00099.html (11,906 bytes)
- 173. [TenTec] Argosy on Battery (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:02:59 -0400
- I am planning on taking my Argosy on the road this summer and will need to make a new connection to utilize a 7 Ah battery (removed fire detector stock.) Do I need to put a switch and current limitin
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00365.html (7,299 bytes)
- 174. Re: [TenTec] Top receivers (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 15:41:22 -0400
- As an aside, "RTFM" still is a VERY GOOD idea. Seriously, I have learned as much by listening to how others are doing things or looking over the shoulder of an operator who is getting it done, but we
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-05/msg00120.html (12,055 bytes)
- 175. Re: [TenTec] RFI Issues (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:31:53 -0400
- Bob, Aside from 1/2 wave verticals (or vertical end fed dipoles if you will) not needing radials as they are as complete as a horizontal dipole also, with a 1/4 wave vertical, is it not sufficient to
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-05/msg00205.html (13,736 bytes)
- 176. Re: [TenTec] Radial Research (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 11:56:53 -0400
- Stuart, Having had this discussion before, I would remind people that N6LF was working with 1/4 wave verticals not 1/2 Wave ones. !/2 Wave verticals don't work with radials. Also, although I am not s
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-05/msg00220.html (10,548 bytes)
- 177. Re: [TenTec] Radial Research (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 18:06:44 -0400
- 73 John / WA1JG _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-05/msg00225.html (12,675 bytes)
- 178. [TenTec] Radial Research - Dipoles & Verticals. (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 16:41:26 -0400
- At the risk of again placing my foot on top of my tongue, I think it bears mentioning that one of the hidden issues in this discussion is what radiation do you want or need. The radiation pattern of
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-05/msg00263.html (7,988 bytes)
- 179. Re: [TenTec] gas on the fire (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 21 May 2012 17:56:04 -0400
- My experience is as a self taught student still learning about how the NEC models work and I am also trying to move from EXNEC to 4NEC2. What I am really trying to say here is that if someone else se
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-05/msg00283.html (10,912 bytes)
- 180. Re: [TenTec] Omni d series c knob needed (score: 1)
- Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:34:41 -0400
- Mike, Are you running out of projects? I have purchased replacement knobs from TT for my Omni-C. My thought has been to create a screen, maybe with very wide masking tape and painting the newer knob
- /archives//html/TenTec/2012-06/msg00053.html (7,880 bytes)
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