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Re: [TenTec] TenTec Model 526 6n2 Meter Transceiver

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] TenTec Model 526 6n2 Meter Transceiver
From: Steve Berg <wa9jml@tbc.net>
Reply-to: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:06:12 -0600
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I used to have one. The only issue I had with mine was that it was not possible to set the QSK speed slower. This made it incompatible with my ancient Mirage 6 meter brick amplifier. I went back to using my Argonaut II with my transverters, and now am using the Omni V for this as I acquired a nice Corsair II for low band CW duties. I found the 6&2 receiver to be more than adequate and it got good audio reports. The noise blanker worked well, too.

Steve WA9JML

W8KZW wrote:
I have an opportunity to acquire one of these at what I think is an
attractive price ($400).

My question is, will I be happy with the radio vs. an Icom 275 or 271 or
Yaesu / Kenwood equivalent?

I certainly do not want to start a lengthy string here of the overall merits
of Ten-Tec vs you know whom ... I'm just looking for some constructive
feedback on the "I've actually used it" performance specs of this relatively
obscure (at least to me!) radio as opposed to other purchase options I may
have.

Please let's leave out the "Made in America" and "great Ten-Tec service"
snippets ... I'm a Ten-Tec believer already with an Omni VI , Corsair II,
and Titan.

Thanks in advance for the input.  Please cc my email address (
w8kzw*at*arrl.net ) in your reply to the reflector should you choose to
respond ... my feeds are batched and I need to make a decision quickly.

73,
Jeff
W8KZW

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