Thanks Curt I'll pass this info to Mike, 73 mac
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt" <rhulett1@houston.rr.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2007 2:36 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Re: Price Check, TT Argonaut 509
>I recently bought one from QTH, had been watching them in various places.
>$150-$250 for everything you mention seems to be the norm.
>
> It's amazing for a 30 year-old rig. The receiver is quiet, selective, and
> sensitive. The VFO is very stable. I've been wondering whether these old
> rigs are inherently quieter than the new synthesized models. Have made a lot
> of good contacts on 40 & 20 CW, very surprised receiving an answer to CQ on
> 20 meter SSB, followed by a good signal report and nice long chat. I was
> actually just checking to see whether the rig worked on SSB. The transmitter
> only puts out about 2 watts!
>
> 73, Curt KB5JO
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