- 41. [TenTec] Sticky VFO. (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 1999 07:45:41 -0400
- The other solution is to be sure to get them to include instructions for removing the PTO from the rig. On the Omni-C, that isn't hard if you know what to take loose. Would be tougher if you didn't .
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00085.html (9,463 bytes)
- 42. [TenTec] Argosy vs. Delta (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 17:05:38 -0400
- Buy the Delta 580, then use them both long enough to decide which to part with. I'll bet you wind up keeping both rigs . . . Regards, Mike N4NT@wireco.net three nearly -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.conte
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00128.html (8,380 bytes)
- 43. [TenTec] Omni Vi freq drift and poor keyer? (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1999 16:28:24 -0400
- Geez, Bob, that review was written by Steve N4LQ. You couldn't please him if you were giving away money. Regards, Mike N4NT@wireco.net -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissio
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00144.html (9,508 bytes)
- 44. [TenTec] Delta 580 (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 10:41:30 -0400
- The dial accuracy on the Delta 580 is somewhat lacking because of the way the frequency is counted. If memory serves, the counter does NOT count the band crystal. That means the display can be off by
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00208.html (9,178 bytes)
- 45. [TenTec] VOX operation Omni 6 (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 22:31:31 -0400
- Or lock the PTT when you are operating. . . Regards, Mike N4NT@wireco.net Johnson City, Tennessee -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrat
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00220.html (8,441 bytes)
- 46. [TenTec] Triton IV Resonate Control Problem (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:32:12 -0400
- Talk to Garland at Ten-Tec service. He'll send you a bent spring washer and instructions for installing it in the resonate control. Regards, Mike N4NT@wireco.net Johnson City, Tennessee -- FAQ on WWW
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00299.html (8,693 bytes)
- 47. [TenTec] Restringing Dial Cord on 515? (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 99 20:15:02 EDT
- A 'bungee cord' section of the dial cord pulls the pointer to the left. In time, the elasticity is lost. Ten-Tec will send you a new piece of bungee cord. You will NOT need to restring the dial, just
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00326.html (8,000 bytes)
- 48. [TenTec] Restringing Dial Cord on 515? (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:21:36 -0400
- Jim, another old Indian trick -- to replace that bungee cord, you will have to take off all the knobs and remove the front panel. When you finish, you will have to put the dial skirt back on the shaf
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00346.html (8,430 bytes)
- 49. [TenTec] Scout's "FSK" Problem (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 12:24:13 -0400
- Hi Ken-- I may be making this up out of whole cloth, but seems I remember that the frequency lock circuitry and the keyer circuitry make use of the same microprocessor. Using an external keyer may he
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00347.html (7,694 bytes)
- 50. [TenTec] filters (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 13:09:01 -0400
- The biggest improvement in the Argosy is achieved by replacing that 4-pole filter with the model 220 8-pole filter. I operate only CW, but that 8-pole filter made a big difference! (I also have the a
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00374.html (7,994 bytes)
- 51. [TenTec] Argosy arrived, now I need accessories (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 10:15:27 -0400
- Hi Caitlyn-- Hope you are getting the model 220 8-pole SSB filter to REPLACE the stock 4-pole, if it hasn't already been replaced. If you do replace that filter, know that Ten-Tec recommends resettin
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00389.html (11,246 bytes)
- 52. [TenTec] Just Gloating (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 17:49:39 -0400
- Hi Everybody-- A news flash just in from the Tri-Cities Hamfest at Gray, Tennessee. N4NT snagged a Triton 544 with noise blanker, audio CW filter - AND a model 217 crystal CW filter installed, too. P
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00409.html (7,367 bytes)
- 53. [TenTec] Omni C FMs on Tx. (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 18:02:42 -0400
- Hi Keith-- I never had luck operating an Omni-C from a storage battery. It may be that the voltage from the battery is not high enough to permit proper regulation in the rig. What you are seeing may
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00450.html (8,530 bytes)
- 54. [TenTec] Omni C FMs on Tx. (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 20:20:33 -0400
- 12.0 volts = fully discharged 12.2 volts = 1/4 charge 12.4 volts = 1/2 charge 12.6 volts = 3/4 charge 12.8 volts = full charge Before measuring the voltage, the battery must be allowed to sit with no
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00458.html (9,925 bytes)
- 55. [TenTec] Pegasus & lightning (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 05:39:32 -0400
- -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrative requests: tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com Problems: owner-tentec@contesting.com Search: http://w
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00503.html (11,749 bytes)
- 56. [TenTec] Pegasus & lightning (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 05:45:49 -0400
- Which begs the question: Is it safe to disconnect your transmission line and lay it out on the floor? If the transmission line connects to an ungrounded antenna (a dipole, for instance), then it can
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00504.html (11,822 bytes)
- 57. [TenTec] Info about OMNI-D series needed (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Sun, 24 Oct 1999 09:44:13 -0400
- Hi Clark-- I have an Omni-C with serial 546-4109. There is no letter following the 546. 73 de Mike N4NT@wireco.net Johnson City, TN -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions:
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00612.html (8,803 bytes)
- 58. [TenTec] Argo 515 Question.... (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 15:36:51 -0400
- Maybe not familiar with what QSK is? Regards, Mike N4NT@wireco.net Johnson City, Tennessee -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrative req
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00627.html (8,177 bytes)
- 59. [TenTec] I want a really good receiver (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 22:31:51 -0400
- Hi Steve, et al-- I've had line noise that was the very devil to locate. Wrote some of it up. You can see possible solutions at this URL: http://www.qsl.net/n4tn/noise.html Good Luck and 73 de Mike N
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00685.html (9,698 bytes)
- 60. [TenTec] Replacement Knob for Omni D (score: 1)
- Author: N4NT@wireco.net (Michael O. Hyder)
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 09:50:24 -0400
- If the crack is in the inside tube which fits around the shaft, you can take a piece of a book match and wedge it in between the inner tube and the outside of the knob. That worked fine for me. 73 de
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-10/msg00777.html (7,864 bytes)
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