I think Ten-Tec actually quit making the Argo 556 a year or two ago, even
though they continued to make the Scout 555 up until recently. However,
you're right that Ten-Tec has always been a leader in QRP. Their very first
products were QRP module kits and the Power Mite QRP transceivers.
73, Winston K4CWQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "robert k stephens" <bstephens1@mindspring.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2001 21:38 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] New QRP Radio
> Hi all
> I find it interesting that folks are talking about Ten Tec "re-entering"
> the qrp world. The new rig will be in production within 4 or 5 months of
> the last 556 Argo. Ten Tec never left qrp. (the argonauts were replaced by
> the qrp Delta which was replaced by the 556 which is now being replaced by
> the new rig) Perhaps it would be better to say that Ten Tec is replacing a
> good quality but aging, older design, qrp rig with an up to date design .
I
> guess the Argo was seen as a bit too big (?) for a serious qrp rig?
>
> 73 Bob KB1CIW
>
> At 12:57 PM 11/23/01 -0500, you wrote:
> >On Friday 23 November 2001 12:16, Chris Robson wrote:
> >> Everyone must remember that Ten Tec did QRP before QRP was Cool. Us
"old
> >> timers" remember the 505, 509, 515. What Great QRP Rigs! They were
> >> forerunners to the QRP revolution.
> >>
> >> 73, Chris KB3A
> >
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