I had three of the Scouts. One was bought new from TT and was returned
before 30 days. One was bought used from TT and was returned in ten days.
One was bought used and then sold.
All three of them drifted badly when used at 30-40 WPM in rag chews. My
friends would set their selectivity pretty tight on a crowded band and I
would drift right out of their passband. This happened with all three
Scouts. I did not have problems on SSB nor did I have problems at QRS.
I DO NOT recommend the Scout for high speed CW. But, in its defense it is a
fine little rig for SSB, and CW at the slower speeds and it has a very quiet
receiver. But I will never own another. I got quite a reputation for
drifting while I was using it. TT acknowledged that it did happen but told
me to pause often. As a CW rag chewer I did not want to do that.
73 de Jim, K5ROV...
James (Jim) Parsons, K5ROV, CMSgt, USAF, Ret., Ham for 60 yrs.
k5rov@arrl.net, QCWA, ARCI, Fists, ARRL, ARMS.
EX: W1RLA, K5FBB, K4FEO, SV0WN (CRETE), SV0WN (RHODES),
DL4NC, DL4JP, KA2FC (JAPAN), KA2JP (JAPAN).
JOHN 3:16
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bwana Bob" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
To: <ARDUJENSKI@aol.com>
Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 19:25 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout Question
>
> The frequency jumping complaint is overblown. It only happens during
> long high speed transmissions especially when the rdaio is subjected to
> rapid temperature changes. I very seldom notice it. It just doesn't
> happen very often.
>
> The Scout is a fun radio. Its simplicity makes it a joy to use
>
> 73, Bob WB2VUF
>
> ARDUJENSKI@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I am interested in a Scout as a back up radio and field day rig. There
have
> > been numerous comments over the past few years regarding the Scout
*jumping
> > frequency*. Was that ever resolved as to whether it was a problem with
using
> > too low a powering voltage or was it a design glitch? Alan KB7MBI in
> > Woodinville, WA
> >
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