Mike, thanks for the info. I had already checked the websites. I was
looking for some user input. I need to knock down the 20 and 30 over
signals on 40/80. And the AGC "pop" is murder on the ears.
Ed W3NR
Mike Hyder -N4NT- wrote:
> I put an RF gain control in/on a 525D. The circuit diagram for the
> modification was provided by Ten-Tec. I just mounted it externally for my
> test. The thing was totally unsatisfactory -- as I recall, it somehow
> messed up the metering and maybe the QSK. I couldn't get rid of it fast
> enough. I never put any other modifications in the rig but have it fully
> loaded with all options. The biggest improvement I noticed was when I
> substituted the model 220 eight pole SSB filter in place of the stock four
> pole filter.
>
> About Embedded Research... As I understand it, their audio filter for the
> Argosy was made under license from Ten-Tec. It was a high quality clone --
> it even looked as if the circuit board was identical to the original. One
> had to mount all the components (which were included with the kit) onto the
> board. I built one and was ever so glad that I had an original to go by --
> it made knowing what to put where even easier.
>
> Embedded Research may yet be around but in a different line of business now.
> They may have some boards laying about. You might be able to research it
> and find callsigns that will take you to someone who knows about it.
>
> 73, Mike N4NT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed" <w3nr@comcast.net>
> To: "TenTec" <TenTec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 6:17 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] Argosy II Mods
>
>
> I have the 525D and need to see if I can find the correct info on curing
> the AGC "pop". So far, the candidates are C28 C30 and C40. C28 seems
> more reasonable, but can anyone tell me for sure. I've already looked at
> the unofficial site and googled.
>
> If you have done the RF Gain mod, where did you put the control. I'm
> thinking of using the Notch , as I rarely if ever use the Notch filter.
> Any suggestions.
>
>
> I know this might be a lost cause, but does anyone have the Audio
> Filter. ? Embedded Research used to make a clone, but I guess they are
> out of business, as I had no luck finding a website. TIA 73
>
> Ed W3NR
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