For anyone using an TenTec rig that has PTO tuning, here's good news... I was rebuilding the PTO in my Argosy 525, and decided to try grounding the tuning shaft to eliminate the sometimes irritating
It's almost as if the T/R relay is dirty, but it doesn't have one. Hi Geoff, Some of the very early 509's DID have a T/R relay, and that was my first thought when I read your description of the probl
Hi Dave, If we lived closer, I'd be happy to do the PTO re-lube or re-build for you. It's very easy to do on the Century 21. Maybe someone on this List lives closer, and would be willing to fix the
I'm looking for the book, "Ladder Crystal Filters", by Pivnichny. If anyone has this book and would like to sell it, please contact me off-list. Tnx es 73, ed - k9ew _________________________________
Hello to the List. I just wanted to share with you that I was successful in building an external Switchable IF Crystal Filter for the TenTec Argonaut 509. The 515 could use this also. I now have a Wi
Sorry, the TenTec filter I referenced is #217, not #517. 73, ed - k9ew _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/li
Hi Alan, I've use an external DSP filter with my Scout, and it does come in handy as you've described. I have an MFJ-784B, and I use it like an old Q-multiplier. It works great for any rig that doesn
Hi Tod, Time for a trip to Radio Shack. Look for a relay with a 12vdc coil, and a contact rating of 32vdc (or higher) at 25 - 30 amp contact rating to handle the Corsair. Chances are you won't find t
Hi Russ, You will probably get several suggestions for relubricating your PTO, so I'll throw my two cents worth in the pile for you... First, I'd recommend rebuilding it, not just freeing up the hard
Hi Shawn, I was able to get the specified diodes, but had to go to two sources. One was Dan's Small Parts, and the other was Allied Electronics. There's some great information on PIN diodes on some o
I have an Argonaut V for sale (with fan and TCXO) that's in great shape, and has the latest upgrades (ver 1.08 SW, and mic audio). The fan has an ON/Off slide switch in case you don't want to listen
What's this about WCFL? Are they QRT? -ed _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
Just a detail... It would be better if you could run your RF into a dummy load so there'd be no radiation at all that could be getting back into the rig. If it were RF getting into the rig, you might
Hi Doc, This may be more than you're thinking of, but here's a thought... A few years ago, I decided that I wanted a single station speaker for the different rigs on my desk. At the time, there were
Unfortunately, there is no RF Gain control on the Argosy receivers. BUT... there is a classic article by Cornell Drentea, WB3JAO (now KW7CD), "Upgrading the Ten-Tec Argosy" from Ham Radio, Nov 1986
Hi Jerry, I think most frozen PTO's just need to be cleaned and re-lubricated rather than replacing parts. If you take a look at the N5FC website referenced in an earlier thread, you can do the clean
Hi Jerry, I think most frozen PTO's just need to be cleaned and re-lubricated rather than replacing parts. If you take a look at the N5FC website referenced in an earlier thread, you can do the clean
It's time to find a new home for many of the Boatanchors that I haven't used in quite a while and probably never will. Of course, I'll probably regret this once they're gone, but it seems like they d
The response was overwhelming... In less than 24hr, all boatanchors were spoken for. I will respond individually to everyone who emailed me, but I just wanted to say "Thanks" right now, and to let yo
Hello Mats, If you're thinking of a CW Filter for the Argonaut 509, you might be interested in a Crystal Filter rather than an Audio Filter. I made an external crystal filter for my 509, and it works