Not Quite the same, the older Paragon still does not have a built in
keyer.............. 73, Bob K4BG
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From: "N4PY2" <n4py2@earthlink.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 08:21
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] WTB: Paragon II
> 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
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>>
>> 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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