I have read many complaints re: the Eagle. My only problem with the radio
is that I do not have one!
73,
Frank K4VMO
----- Original Message -----
From: "G Reichow" <wa0yle12@gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
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
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
_______________________________________________
TenTec mailing list
TenTec@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
|