Re: [TenTec] Scout troubles

[Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>]

One thing that helps when running the Scout on battery is to minimize 
voltage drop:  Replace the spring-loaded fuse holders in the power cord 
with holders for the blade-type automotive ATC fuses.  Clean the power 
connectors with Deoxit and make sure they mate tightly.
                73,

                Bob WB2VUF

On 3/14/2016 7:15 PM, Dwight Orten wrote:
> I have a Scout that I run mobile, really like the little rig.  As far as it
> getting chirpy, it must have a good solid 13.8 volt power source.  Be sure
> your power supply is ok.  The only trouble I have with mine is when I shut
> off the engine in my truck.  It only takes a couple of minutes to get
> flakey running off the battery only.  Good Luck with it.
>
> 73, Dwight KM4FO
>
> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 3:42 PM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net> wrote:
>
> > The quickest way (but probably not the easiest) would be to try someone
> > else's
> > known good modules in the Scout and/or try the modules in another
> > Scout/Argo.
> > Otherwise, the rig/questionable module(s) may need to just sit and "bake"
> > in
> > the RX position to see if something needs a little time to wake up. A
> > little
> > more proper contact cleaning with DeOxit might also be in order.
> >
> > The nice thing is that the Scout architecture isn't "rocket science" so to
> > speak compared to the current generation of radios and thus is reasonably
> > easy to troubleshoot/repair....
> >
> > 73 es GL, Al
> >
> > On Mon March 14 2016 11:54:04 am Allan Taylor wrote:
> > > I am checking out a Scout that has been sitting around the shack of a
> > local
> > > OT ham with the idea of perhaps
> > > purchasing it. I have not yet put it to a real antenna but did some
> > > checking with a good dummy load and power meter.
> > > On the upper bands (10,15, 20 and sometimes 30m) it will put out full
> > power
> > > for a while (dits on the keyer, for about 10-15 sec),
> > >   then hesitate, signal goes kinda chirpy, then drop down to very low or
> > nil
> > > power. It seems to be rock solid on 3.5 and 7 MHz.
> > > I did a quickie cleanup of the interface strip but it wasn't all that
> > > thorough.
> > >
> > > I am not a electronics tech but can do a few obvious things. Any
> > > suggestions???
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