- 21. Arthur R Bernstein <n2ka@juno.com>: [TenTec] TT 705 Cartridgein headset-boom mike?? (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 08:31:57 -0500
- There are a couple of things that you could do: 1) An FET or bipolar transistor preamp on the mic output will bring up the level of the existing mic element. 2) If you want to use an electret element
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00514.html (12,621 bytes)
- 22. [TenTec] 1220 vs. new Japanese rig (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 08:57:52 -0500
- I felt the same way when I bought the 1220 as an upgrade from my venerable Heath HW-2036A. The Ten Tec's lack of bells and whistles make it a simple radio to operate, an advantage for driving safety,
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00560.html (9,520 bytes)
- 23. [TenTec] Ten-Tec used/demo list 12-27-99 (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 09:17:08 -0500
- Good point , Steve. What else could we do with one of those? Could they be cut down for 10 meters? With a tuner, I'm sure the antenna could be made to work on 15, 12 and 10 meters without modificatio
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00561.html (9,976 bytes)
- 24. [TenTec] Re: TenTec Antennas. Was used/demo etc. bla bla (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 09:02:49 -0500
- The next question is, how many does Ten Tec have? Are we taking about 6, a dozen or 100? Buy two, put them together like a dipole, feed with twin lead or coax, use a tuner ant it will probably work f
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00647.html (9,460 bytes)
- 25. [TenTec] RF Gain and SWR (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 09:17:31 -0500
- There is nothing wrong. The diodes in most SWR meters are a little non linear, especially at low levels. At low power the diode in the reverse or SWR arm of the SWR bridge is operating in a very nonl
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00648.html (8,965 bytes)
- 26. [TenTec] RF Gain and SWR (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 09:21:49 -0500
- In addition to diode nonlinearity, if it is the internal Ten Tec SWR meter, I think these are not computing type meters, but are calibrated to be accurate at the 100W power level. Remember the old SW
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00649.html (9,133 bytes)
- 27. [TenTec] Omni-C vs Corsair 1 (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 09:41:44 -0500
- I would say buy the Corsair. It has passband tuning which is really nice to have. Also, I think the Omni's had a spurious poutput problem when on the 18 MHz band. 73, Bob WB2VUF -- FAQ on WWW: http:/
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00671.html (8,787 bytes)
- 28. [TenTec] Bandswitching info from Corsair II (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:11:13 -0500
- The Corsair I has a molex connector on the back to provide band information. The connector has 12 pins and is labeled "Linear". It was intended for the 444 amplifier or for driving anetnna relays. 73
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-12/msg00672.html (9,759 bytes)
- 29. [TenTec] Scout Frequency Jumping - CW Speeds (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 20:18:05 -0500
- Yes, this could be done. Disconnect the lead to the frequency compensation varactor and measure the drift from a cold start. Compute and install the optimum temperature compensating cap. (Alas, I don
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00102.html (8,745 bytes)
- 30. [TenTec] SSB below 7040, heck, below 7025!! (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 20:30:38 -0500
- Fear not, Peter. If the band is shifted down to 6800 or 6900 kHz, it will still be inrange of the I.F. passband of the older rigs. Just change the 40 m heterodyne oscillator crystal. 73, Bob WB2VUF -
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00103.html (7,701 bytes)
- 31. [TenTec] Is my Scout sick? (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Thu, 04 Nov 1999 20:58:39 -0500
- Mike: Back off on the power control. My Scout did that too. I believe that it is caused by RF getting into the counter circuit. It may also affect PTO stability, I'm not sure. Crank the power down to
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00104.html (10,364 bytes)
- 32. [TenTec] Terminal Program (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 20:11:24 -0500
- Hi gang, I run a Kantronics KAM (the original with some upgrades) with my Paragon I for the digital modes. I've run it with an old PC portable (4.9 MHz 8088). Alright laugh, but running YAPP as a ter
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00250.html (7,870 bytes)
- 33. [TenTec] Using an amplifier with a Scout 555 (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 21:06:47 -0500
- I can't key my Ameritron HF amplifier using the Scout as an Tell us a little more, Russ. Does your Scout have the amplifier keying mod as described in the Scout manual? Are you working CW or SSB. If
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00256.html (7,552 bytes)
- 34. [TenTec] TenTec RX-320 S-meter question. (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 21:26:16 -0500
- The calibration standard for S-meters that is usually quoted is 50 microvolts = S9. Likewise, 1 S unit represents a 6 dB change in signal strength. However, this is far from universal. S meter readin
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00304.html (9,747 bytes)
- 35. [TenTec] How good is a Paragon? (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 22:49:21 -0500
- I have a Paragon I and I like it. Ergonomics are better on the Paragon II but the Paragon I can be upgraded with the "Giehl chip". Paragon sensitivity seems to be better than my Corsair I. Early Para
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00490.html (9,074 bytes)
- 36. [TenTec] OmniV & Headfones (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 09:05:58 -0500
- Ed: Your values sound fine, though you may have to experiment with them a bit. I have a 15 ohm Telex headset and the sensitivity is enough to blow your brains out! What worked really well for me is a
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00502.html (8,458 bytes)
- 37. [TenTec] Question On Scout Modules (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 09:02:13 -0500
- Yes, Don, Its ok to change modules with power applied. I do it all the time, but I can't remember where I read this. It migh be in the manual somewhere. With no module in place, the Scout will not re
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00517.html (7,966 bytes)
- 38. [TenTec] Value Please (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 21:43:37 -0500
- The Paragon is a fine rig, but given the complexity of the Paragon, if it has been subjected to a lot of smoke, I wouldn't rate it as worth more than about $ 50-75. This is not a reflection on the ra
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00537.html (8,398 bytes)
- 39. [TenTec] Pegasus speaker output (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 22:19:16 -0500
- Speaking of speakers, Hosfelt Electronics (800-524-6464) has a nice Motorola mobile speaker (HSN4024A) that works quite well with the Scout, even on CW where some speakers have unpleasant resonances.
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-11/msg00538.html (8,213 bytes)
- 40. [TenTec] Scout vs. K2 (score: 1)
- Author: weingaertner@nac.net (Robert Weingaertner)
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:22:43 -0400
- Has anyone done a comparison between the Scout and the Elecraft K2? I wouldn't part with my Scout, but the K2 looks really impressive. 73, Bob WB2VUF -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfa
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00650.html (6,633 bytes)
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