Re: [TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts

[Michael Chowning <mike.chowning@mgccc.org>]

Don't forget the TT 526 6N2.  It is a great rig and is a rare find on 
the used market.  TT might do well to resurrect it from the "ashes."
     Mike, n8ttr

On 5/28/16 10:18 AM, Steve Berg wrote:
> I think it would be a great idea for the next Argonaut to come 
> equipped with 12 meters.  I am not so concerned about 6 meter 
> coverage, because I have found that the Argonaut VI is a great IF 
> radio for transverters, and works far better in that mode than it most 
> likely would if it covered 6 meters by itself.  I have made some DX 
> contacts with my Argonaut II on 12 meters, and when and if that band 
> is open, it can offer the QRP enthusiast a lot of enjoyment.
> We may well be going into another long term sunspot minimum, so 
> coverage of 160 is a good idea for those whose properties allow for 
> efficient antennas.
> 73,
>
> Steve WA9JML
>
> On 5/28/2016 12:18 AM, rick@dj0ip.de wrote:
> > The Argonaut6 "Phoenix" WILL have 12m in it.
> >
> > BTW, I coined the "phoenix" bit, Ten-Tec has not chosen to call it that.
> >
> > Over the next 6 to 8 years, most people will probably be very happy that
> > they have 160m instead of 12m.
> > 10 and 12m are going on a Sabbatical soon!
> >
> > 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> > (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim
> > Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 2:15 AM
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I was rather vocal of the Argonaut VI. Part of my criticism concerned 
> > adding
> > 160 meters and skipping 12 meters. I know the why for both.
> > Perhaps I could have handled the concept better if it had only 3 or 5 
> > bands.
> > I don't know, but it just seemed odd that 160 meters would be so 
> > important
> > in a 10 watt radio.
> >
> > Any body think it might be kind of cool if the Argonaut 7at became a
> > simpler, but direct competition for the KX3? Hmmmm, how about if the 
> > box was
> > a smaller version of the box for the 515?
> >
> >
> > Tim
> > KE4KE
> > 515, Eagle and Jupiter.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 05/24/2016 07:20 PM, Steve Berg wrote:
> > > I am mostly a casual operator here, so my Corsair II is more than
> > > adequate for my needs.  I am more interested in what happens to the
> > > Argonaut line.  I have had excellent performance with my Argonaut VI
> > > and my 6 meter transverter and Mirage brick amplifier.  I just ordered
> > > 6 and 2 meter transverters from Down East Microwave to replace my
> > > Elecraft units.  So, I may spring for a new Argonaut when Ten Tec gets
> > > them back into production.
> > >
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Steve WA9JML
> > >
> > >
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