Jack, thanks for the information. I waited to see what Dayton would bring from
TenTec but that turned out to be nothing from the standpoint of my needs.
I am certain that TenTec has more in mind than the "cards" they have
showing
but who knows when they will turn the next card over. I've wondered what
drives TenTec; it looks like the Japanese manufacturers play the same game
as
the computer people: technology and feature jumps with everyone else
rapidly
copying plus adding a few enhancements. TenTec seems to play their own
game; this leaves them in a niche market but I guess the returns, both
financial and spiritual, are sufficient. Amateur radio equipment
manufacturing has to be at least partly a labor of love.
As for your problems with the 505, this sort of thing should be the proof of
the Kachina concept. Software fix for the key-down-to-tune case and maybe a
hardware/software fix for the drive problem but, whatever the case, Kachina
should be able to provide a quick resolution. Jack, I wonder if you have
any other results of tests or comparisons of the 505 that you could share.
I, for one, would be interested in hearing what you have found. Also,
has
anyone there at your club taken a stab at modifying or adding new features
to the high level control program? If so, do you have any observations on
that process?
Thanks again
Mike W5FTD
Jack Kovar said...
> Mike,
>
> At Dayton hamfest Kachina has Ten-Ten making A solid state
>Rf amp for them.
>I looks like the Ten-Tec ?? Centurion? and labeled Kachina.
>Nice to see them working together as American venture.
>I am still running the 505 and it is holding it's own.
>I am running Titan Amp with 505. it is a bit awkward tuning it.
>I need to get a strait key wired in for tuning.
>AM power control is erratic and with Kachina power set to 5watts default
>some how it drives amp into 1500+ overdrive. Strange as if it builds up
>wattage over a second or two. Kind of a runaway feeling.
>
> Jack
>
>----------
>> From: Corboy-Poteet <disorder@fastlane.net>
>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TenTec] Kachina
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Date: Tuesday, April 21, 1998 10:31 PM
>>
>> OK, I read the Kachina 505 review in the May issue of QST. Looks
>> nifty (as expected) but with specs that, in general, don't seem
>> to quite measure up to comparably priced Yaesu/Kenwood/Icom gear.
>> However, I do want to buy an American made product and will
>> probably spring for the 505. Before I take the step, I was wondering
>
>> if anyone reading this mirror had any information (or rumors) on
>> TenTec's plans for a product similar to the Kachina. I think of
>> TenTec as rather conservative and not a company likely to break
>> new ground; thus not a likely candidate to step beyond Kachina.
>> But, following this group's comments on TenTec has me made me a
>> believer and willing to wait a bit for something from TenTec if
>> I thought it might be here soon. Can't wait too long though,
>> my Drake R4/T4X pair, like me, are getting a bit past their prime.
>>
>> Mike W5FTD
>>
>>
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