I did use an external keyer (CMOS-III) and still had the problem.
73 de Jim, K5ROV...
James (Jim) Parsons, K5ROV, CMSgt, USAF, Ret., Ham for 60 yrs.
k5rov@arrl.net, QCWA, ARCI, Fists, ARRL, ARMS.
EX: W1RLA, K5FBB, K4FEO, SV0WN (CRETE), SV0WN (RHODES),
DL4NC, DL4JP, KA2FC (JAPAN), KA2JP (JAPAN).
JOHN 3:16
----- Original Message -----
From: "Duane A Calvin" <ac5aa@juno.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 21:15 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout Question
>
> If I remember correctly, the drift/jump problem also only happened if you
> did long CW QSO's over 25 WPM with the internal keyer. If you used an
> external keyer, I think it was not a problem (not sure I'm remembering
> this correctly)...
>
> 73, Duane AC5AA
>
>
> On Mon, 5 Mar 2001 19:38:51 -0600 "James \(Jim\) Parsons"
> <res075cz@gte.net> writes:
> >
> > I had three of the Scouts. One was bought new from TT and was
> > returned
> > before 30 days. One was bought used from TT and was returned in ten
> > days.
> > One was bought used and then sold.
> >
> > All three of them drifted badly when used at 30-40 WPM in rag chews.
> > My
> > friends would set their selectivity pretty tight on a crowded band
> > and I
> > would drift right out of their passband. This happened with all
> > three
> > Scouts. I did not have problems on SSB nor did I have problems at
> > QRS.
> >
> > I DO NOT recommend the Scout for high speed CW. But, in its defense
> > it is a
> > fine little rig for SSB, and CW at the slower speeds and it has a
> > very quiet
> > receiver. But I will never own another. I got quite a reputation
> > for
> > drifting while I was using it. TT acknowledged that it did happen
> > but told
> > me to pause often. As a CW rag chewer I did not want to do that.
> >
> > 73 de Jim, K5ROV...
> > James (Jim) Parsons, K5ROV, CMSgt, USAF, Ret., Ham for 60 yrs.
> > k5rov@arrl.net, QCWA, ARCI, Fists, ARRL, ARMS.
> > EX: W1RLA, K5FBB, K4FEO, SV0WN (CRETE), SV0WN (RHODES),
> > DL4NC, DL4JP, KA2FC (JAPAN), KA2JP (JAPAN).
> > JOHN 3:16
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bwana Bob" <wb2vuf@qsl.net>
> > To: <ARDUJENSKI@aol.com>
> > Cc: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 19:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Scout Question
> >
> >
> > >
> > > The frequency jumping complaint is overblown. It only happens
> > during
> > > long high speed transmissions especially when the rdaio is
> > subjected to
> > > rapid temperature changes. I very seldom notice it. It just
> > doesn't
> > > happen very often.
> > >
> > > The Scout is a fun radio. Its simplicity makes it a joy to use
> > >
> > > 73, Bob WB2VUF
> > >
> > > ARDUJENSKI@aol.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am interested in a Scout as a back up radio and field day rig.
> > There
> > have
> > > > been numerous comments over the past few years regarding the
> > Scout
> > *jumping
> > > > frequency*. Was that ever resolved as to whether it was a problem
> > with
> > using
> > > > too low a powering voltage or was it a design glitch? Alan
> > KB7MBI in
> > > > Woodinville, WA
> > > >
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>
> Duane A. Calvin, AC5AA
> Austin, Texas
> ac5aa@juno.com -or- ac5aa@austin.rr.com
> Day: dacalvin@us.ibm.com
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