- 241. Re: [TenTec] Stump (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 21:29:12 -0500
- You will be pleased to know that you are not alone! My Paragon has the same adjustable drag feature, but there was no mention of it in the instruction manual. It even took me a while to discover that
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-12/msg00147.html (8,616 bytes)
- 242. Re: [TenTec] Phase noise mod? (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 19:38:04 -0500
- There was a phase noise mod done to the early Paragons. When QST did their product review, they uncovered a phase noise problem which Ten Tec fixed by adding a filter to the output of the 723 voltage
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-12/msg00205.html (8,317 bytes)
- 243. Re: [TenTec] Mystery Solved (Don't make no sense) (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2001 19:33:55 -0500
- Right you are, Rick Even the most experienced of us make an occasional bad connection. It is important to buy quality connectors. I've seen bargain PL-259's that had plastic insulation that melted wh
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00027.html (9,654 bytes)
- 244. Re: [TenTec] Corsair II digital readout (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 10:24:47 -0500
- Look for cold solder joints. Also consider the possibility of a bad clock crystal. Be careful around the counter chip. It is an obsolete IC and may not be available from Ten Tec. 73, Bob WB2VUF
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00100.html (8,049 bytes)
- 245. Re: [TenTec] Corsair II digital readout (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 10:26:16 -0500
- I spoke too soon: The "obsolete chip that I referred to is in the Corsair I. Looks like Corsair II used a different chip. Bob WB2VUF
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00101.html (8,083 bytes)
- 246. Re: [TenTec] Too wide a signal.... (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 10:47:06 -0500
- I'm not sure what "too wide" on cw means....unless its clicks or hum modulation. For clicks, make sure you're not driving it too hard. Increasing the drive beyond the point at which the ALC light com
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00102.html (9,164 bytes)
- 247. Re: [TenTec] New QRP Radio (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2001 07:53:38 -0500
- Yes, I think that it is worth waiting for. The new rig should be a worthy replacement for the popular Scout. General coverage receive is a big plus. When you're out in the wilds, you can still get al
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00212.html (10,031 bytes)
- 248. Re: [TenTec] New QRP Radio (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:27:45 -0500
- Yes and don't forget the little Power Mites, too. 73, Bob WB2VUF
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00233.html (9,214 bytes)
- 249. Re: [TenTec] A new QRP radio (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:58:13 -0500
- As I understand it, it will be possible to switch off the display in the new rig to reduce current drain. One thing I would like to see is a battery case that can be attached to the back or bottom of
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00268.html (10,007 bytes)
- 250. Re: [TenTec] A new QRP radio (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:17:21 -0500
- Good point, Bill. Smallness isn't everything. I really don't like the tiny displays and tinny audio on some of the HT's. Ten Tec likes to use nice big displays and reasonably sized knobs. The real ba
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-11/msg00269.html (10,294 bytes)
- 251. Re: [TenTec] scout (score: 1)
- Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 06:46:26 -0400
- My Scout seems to like dynamic mikes. I typically use a Shure CM-14AE "controlled magnetic reluctance" mike. It sounds a little better than the electret mikes, though the Ten Tec mobile mike works fi
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-10/msg00131.html (7,450 bytes)
- 252. Re: [TenTec] Scout problems (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 09:55:05 -0400
- Definitely try the chokes on the power lead. The frequency display jumping around is a symptom of voltage drop in the power cable, RF getting into the power supply and causing the regulator to drop t
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-10/msg00210.html (12,785 bytes)
- 253. Re: [TenTec] Scout problems (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 10:01:48 -0400
- This reminds me of something else: Unlike synthesized radios, the Scout uses an LC permeability tuned VFO (PTO). The VFO coil is sensitive to magnetic fields. Placing a power supply too close to the
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-10/msg00211.html (10,690 bytes)
- 254. Re: [TenTec] Scout problems (score: 1)
- Author: " Bob, WB2VUF" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:48:12 -0400
- Here is the procedure that I use to assure an optimum fit for the band modules: Remove the knobs. Remove the top and bottom covers. Remove the 4 screws that hold the sides of the front panel to the c
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-10/msg00221.html (8,890 bytes)
- 255. Re: [TenTec] 607 Paddle (score: 1)
- Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 09:02:39 -0400
- I like it. It could use a bit more weight, but there is plenty of room inside the case to add extra weight. You can adjust it for a very light touch. I wouldn't take my precious Brown Brothers padddl
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-08/msg00036.html (7,254 bytes)
- 256. Re: [TenTec] Backyard mast (score: 1)
- Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 20:31:32 -0400
- I plan to try one of those fiberglass extensible painter's poles. They have telescoping sections that lock with a twist of the wrist. Sears Hardware has 16 footers for $22 and Home Depot has a 24 foo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-08/msg00105.html (9,101 bytes)
- 257. Re: [TenTec] Backyard mast (score: 1)
- Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 20:58:38 -0400
- I get the impression that it is their own product because it is ordered from Worldradio. I don't really know anything about it. I might try the Worldradio mast instead of a painting pole. The price c
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-08/msg00116.html (11,059 bytes)
- 258. [TenTec] Scout 17m Module problem (score: 1)
- Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:24:03 -0400
- The 17 meter (18 MHz) band module for my Scout is behaving strangely. When the module is plugged in the S-meter reading rises to about S2 and there is a strange quality to the background noise. It is
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-08/msg00124.html (6,813 bytes)
- 259. Re: [TenTec] 1220 "birdies"? (score: 1)
- Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 20:41:49 -0400
- Mine has birdies at 144.0 and 148.0 but none at 145.35. 73, Bob WB2VUF
- /archives//html/TenTec/2001-08/msg00159.html (8,387 bytes)
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