In fact my N4PY Paragon chip makes a Paragon II out of a Paragon. I did the
firmware for the Paragon II for Tentec my N4PY Paragon chip is very similar
to the Paragon II firmware. The biggest problem is finding a serial board
for the Paragon if you want to utilize computer control.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Drive
Hays, NC 28635
www.n4py.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 8:14 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] WTB: Paragon II
>I would add that you shouldn't completely discount the original Paragon.
> With some careful shopping you can duplicate the Paragon II with the only
> exception being AM transmit, and it will cost quite a bit less. You can
> even
> use the same remote control software if you install an inexpensive N4PY
> chip. I have the 585 Paragon with a Giehl chip, voice board, and RS-232
> board plus a full complement of filters and I just love the radio!
>
> =Vic=
> WA4THR
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> From: w1dxh@aol.com
> Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:14:43 -0400
> List-post: <tentec@contesting.com">mailto:tentec@contesting.com>
>
> Hi Dave, As an owner of a Paragon 2 I wanted to say that you will enjoy it
> when
> you get one. I have one here that I purchased from TenTec used. You may
> want
> to
> call Stan and mention that you are looking for one and he will let you
> know
> if
> they get one in trade. You don't see many come up for sale but they sure
> are
> a
> fine radio. Good luck
>
> 73,
> Steve W1DXH
>
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