The original Paragon used a standard 9v battery to retain memory and tended
not to last very long. The P2 used a more modern disc type battery and
seldom needed changing. The P1 was known for PLL unlocking problems. This
was cured in the P2. I think the price difference is worth it.
Steve Ellington N4LQ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Travis Martin" <tmartin198@cox.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 6:53 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Paragon vs Paragon II
> I've never owned or operated either rig; would someone be kind enough to
> explain the differences in the two? If there is a website somewhere that
> details this, I'd sure appreciate a link. I didn't find much with a google
> search on either of them.
>
> I notice that the PII's are much less common and priced quite a bit
higher;
> is there a good reason for this or is it mostly the rarity? From what I've
> read of them, I think a Paragon will make me a good get-back-into-hamming
> rig; I'm about 98% cw and the other 2% swl...it looks like there is a lot
of
> bang for the buck in the Paragon at today's prices. I've had a couple of
> Corsair II's and loved them.
>
> All guidance will be appreciated!
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Travis N5AY
>
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