I had always wanted an Argonaut 509. This was especially true when I
spent some time in western Massachusetts in the early to mid 1980s. I
had a ground floor apartment in a building, and there was a convenient
cliff and trees on top of it, so I was enthused about putting up a long
wire antenna up to the trees. I never bought the 509, though. I
remedied that several years ago by buying an Argonaut 515 from a list
member. I started buying Ten Tec radios some years ago when I purchased
an Argonaut II from AES. I had a lot of fun with that radio, and still
have it. Since then, I have had an Omni V, a Corsair II, an Omni VII, an
Eagle, and 4 Argonaut VI rigs.
They are addictive!
73,
Steve WA9JML
On 9/8/2019 2:18 PM, Ron Notarius W3WN via TenTec wrote:
Spent a little time at a small hamfest about an hour from home. There on
the club table, much to my surprise... an Argonaut 509 for $10. 00.
That's not a typo. Ten Dollars.
It was quickly explained to me that the unit was "not working" (no specifics
given) and "needed some help", and the price included several small bags of
parts. (No manual, so I'll have to download one)
I just couldn't pass it up, not at that price. But now I'm wondering...
what have I gotten myself into?
Any tips on where to start with the poor thing will be appreciated.
..oh, also on the table was a Ten Tec 1553 Budget Electronic Keyer Kit,
never opened, $5 and yes that went home with me! Unfortunately, the Orion
II kept calling to me, but $1200 was just more than I had in my wallet. (To
say nothing of the ETO Alpha 87 for $1300)
73, ron w3wn
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