Winston,
My 238A is definitely black.
73,
Troy, W6HV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Winston F. Jones" <winjones@ix.netcom.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>; <dleduc@adelphia.net>
Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] re: 238 tuners in various flavors
> On Ten-Tec's current web page, it lists a 238B, but shows a 238A in the
> picture. It sure looks black in their photo, but it could be dark gray
like
> the Jupiter.
> 73, Winston K4CWQ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul DeWitte K9OT" <k9ot@mhtc.net>
> To: <dleduc@adelphia.net>
> Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:20 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] re: 238 tuners in various flavors
>
>
> > Dave,
> >
> > My understanding is that the original 238 tuner matches the Corsairs,
> > Paragons, and Omnis in color. It has a dial cord (like external VFOs)
that
> > needs restringing when the stretch life is exceeded. Many people have
done
> > this update with no problems after getting the kit from TT. There is a
> photo
> > on the unofficial TT web site at http://www.qsl.net/tentec/ under
Tuners.
> >
> > Our 238A is Jupiter dark grey with a different, more modern front panel.
> Its
> > younger sister 238B (for Orion black) may be pictured in TT ads that
> feature
> > accessories.
> >
> > All three are very similar if not identical under the hood and on the
> track.
> > They are all excellent manual, 2 KW tuners. I was able to find a TT 253
> > automatic tuner to go with my Omni V and Hercules II, or the 238A would
> > still be in on my radio table.
> >
> > If you do get a 238A or B, I would suggest you put on new knobs
> immediately.
> > Radio Shack sells suitable ones. Both knobs on my brand-new 238A cracked
> > right away, one of them the first time I turned it! TT did replace them
> and
> > I put the new ones away for future use.
> >
> > 73 de Peg KB9LIE in SW Wisconsin
> >
> >
> >
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