Tim,
A little info on the Ten-Tec lineage is here:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/w8kc/lineage.htm
I'm pleased with mine, given the vintage, and also have the remote VFO. The
rig, I believe, was the first double conversion rig for TT, perhaps
inspiring the name. The readout bug is alluded to in the manual. Hacked on
WWV @ 10.000, I see 14.300 (MMNet) at 14.303, so I watch the band edges
carefully. Of two of these that I have had, they both exhibited the same
amount of error. While there are a number of bells and whistles one could
wish for, this is a neat rig in quality, features and size that travels
easily to boot. The design of the front panel looks timely, but due to the
choice of materials (injection molded plastic), many have not worn well.
Service and parts are typically Ten-Tec - available at a level that makes
the 'big three' look pretty pathetic from the standpoint of long term
commitment to their customers. Only thing I'd like to see is the continued
availability of the noise blanker for this one (and others), which seems to
be an elusive bird.
73'
Tom N5OZQ
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To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 14:30:30 -0700
>From: "Tim" <nz7c@cox.net>
>To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>Subject: [TenTec] Background on Delta 580?
>I cannot find any information on the Delta 580. QST does not seem to have a
>review in their files and the Unofficial TenTec pages do not fill in too
>much. Can any one tell me how successful it was? How long it was on the
>market? What good or bad characteristics did it develop a reputation for?
>How did it compare in size to an Argosy or an Omni C - somewhere in
between?
>Parts still available?
>If anyone is familiar with the rig, your thoughts would be most
appreciated.
>>73/Tim BZ7C
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