My 556 runs about 10 watts and goes down to less than 1/2 watt.
73, KC4ATU
>From: Peg Haese KB9LIE <kb9lie@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
>To: tentec@contesting.com
>CC: wb5jvt@aol.com
>Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout and QRP
>Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:59:20 -0800 (PST)
>
>Frank, you could also look for an Argo 556 which is the same as a Scout
>but just 5 watts. Uses the same modules, which can be hard to find if
>you like anything besides 80, 40, 20, 15, or 10, as those are the most
>common.
>
>If you want to operate much of a split for DXing, the Scout does not
>have a second VFO. On CW that may not be a problem.
>
>The Scout has a really good receiver and is very simple to operate. I
>got one for my first HF rig and still have it, despite adding a Jupiter
>and Omni V. It was a good learner rig but I need the second VFO.
>
>Ten-Tec often has Scouts and Argos with modules and sometimes the
>hard-to-find noise blanker on their bi-weekly sales list. The specific
>modules included are listed for each sale rig.
>
>Good luck! I worked quite a few countries mobile with my Scout and
>monoband hamsticks. Bands were better then, which helped.
>
>Peg KB9LIE in snowy SW Wisconsin
>
>--- wb5jvt@aol.com wrote:
>
>Can someone tell me good and bad point of a Tentec Scout 555.
>Definitely want a Tentec for 2nd rig. Mostly CW.
>
>
>
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