I think it would be a great idea for the next Argonaut to come equipped
with 12 meters. I am not so concerned about 6 meter coverage, because I
have found that the Argonaut VI is a great IF radio for transverters,
and works far better in that mode than it most likely would if it
covered 6 meters by itself. I have made some DX contacts with my
Argonaut II on 12 meters, and when and if that band is open, it can
offer the QRP enthusiast a lot of enjoyment.
We may well be going into another long term sunspot minimum, so coverage
of 160 is a good idea for those whose properties allow for efficient
antennas.
73,
Steve WA9JML
On 5/28/2016 12:18 AM, rick@dj0ip.de wrote:
The Argonaut6 "Phoenix" WILL have 12m in it.
BTW, I coined the "phoenix" bit, Ten-Tec has not chosen to call it that.
Over the next 6 to 8 years, most people will probably be very happy that
they have 160m instead of 12m.
10 and 12m are going on a Sabbatical soon!
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
(Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 2:15 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts
Hi,
I was rather vocal of the Argonaut VI. Part of my criticism concerned adding
160 meters and skipping 12 meters. I know the why for both.
Perhaps I could have handled the concept better if it had only 3 or 5 bands.
I don't know, but it just seemed odd that 160 meters would be so important
in a 10 watt radio.
Any body think it might be kind of cool if the Argonaut 7at became a
simpler, but direct competition for the KX3? Hmmmm, how about if the box was
a smaller version of the box for the 515?
Tim
KE4KE
515, Eagle and Jupiter.
On 05/24/2016 07:20 PM, Steve Berg wrote:
I am mostly a casual operator here, so my Corsair II is more than
adequate for my needs. I am more interested in what happens to the
Argonaut line. I have had excellent performance with my Argonaut VI
and my 6 meter transverter and Mirage brick amplifier. I just ordered
6 and 2 meter transverters from Down East Microwave to replace my
Elecraft units. So, I may spring for a new Argonaut when Ten Tec gets
them back into production.
73,
Steve WA9JML
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