Still trying to decide. I think my middle name should be
'procrastinate'. Cannot find the 318 accessory on the Ten-Tec website.
Cost of unit? Would any amp I/F work such as the MFJ ARB-704? I've
gotten a lot of positive input.
Tks - Gary (KN0V)
On 7/7/14, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw@blomand.net> wrote:
> Just tossing out an idea operationally, my preference is to use SPLIT. If I
>
> were to use RIT and bump the VFO knob I change TX freq and RX freq. On the
>
> other hand, by using SPLIT, if I bump the VFO knob I only change RX freq.
> And I can use the MULTI knob for something else like changing the keyer
> speed and not needing to push any buttons.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick@DJ0IP.de>
> To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 1:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>
>
>>I will side with Bob on this one.
>>
>> Although I spend most of my time doing search and pounce, I always have
>> several hours of CQing.
>> I find it easier to hit A=B, and then split.
>> I did that will all my radios, not just now with the Eagle.
>>
>> After that my TX stays put and I can tune around with the main tuning
>> knob.
>> MUCH easier that tweaking a tiny knob.
>> To sync all, I switch between A/B and hit A=B again.
>>
>> More than one way to skin a cat.
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ted
>> Bryant
>> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 8:19 PM
>> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>
>> RIT is very useful in CW contesting where in the heat of battle stations
>> calling you may land on or near the edge of your passband. Many radios
>> like
>> the Orion, Orion II, TS590s and FT1000mp will accept software commands to
>> reset the RIT offset to zero. That command can be put in your contest
>> logging program's QSL message (usually F3). This way you never have to
>> worry about being off frequency for the next caller.
>>
>> 73, Ted W4NZ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob
>> McGraw
>> - K4TAX
>> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:22 PM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>
>> It is much easier to use SPLIT. Plus one knows directly the freq of
>> their
>> TX and RX.
>>
>>>From my take, every radio I've ever owned or used including others than
>> Tentec, the RIT function sucks! I view it as a carry over from "CB
>> Clarifier" days.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Toby Pennington" <w4cakk@centurylink.net>
>> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 11:15 AM
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>
>>
>>>
>>> I work cw most all the time, and the Eagle's RIT implementation sucks,
>>> that plus another nit or two caused me to get rid of the Eagle,
>>> although the QSK cw was the best I have ever used, and I liked the
>>> implementation of the RF gain and low noise receiver. Toby K4NH
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/7/2014 11:51 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>>>> Push the button and count to 3.... in chinese! ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Split is not difficult. You don't even have to push the fUNC key.
>>>> The one that bugs me is RIT.
>>>>
>>>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>>>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of John
>>>> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 4:59 AM
>>>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>>>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>>>
>>>> And, how does one engage SPLIT again in the Eagle....in the heat of
>>>> battle?
>>>>
>>>> 73 John W4II
>>
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