Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2002 20:28:47 -0600
I believe that certain factors such a slew rate or more importantly slew rate limited audio paths do more to impact CW than most give credit for. Just an old audio phile 's opinion. 73 Bob K4TAX
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 21:54:20 -0600
I seem to find that most computers require re-booting any time one loads a new operating system. This one seems to be no different. There's things that go to non volatile RAM the need to be cleaned o
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 06 Apr 2002 21:06:34 -0600
I've said that for years. Numbers are simply ink marks on paper. None of them can pick a DX call out of a pile up. However, my Tentec and my ears can. 73 Bob K4TAX a and . SP
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:26:02 -0500
Regarding long audio lines, I suggest you use "star quad" cable. It is superior in long mike line runs. A tad pricey but if the cheap stuff don't work then when is un-expensive expensive? 73 Bob K4TA
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 18:37:23 -0500
Works great for the VK's trying to work the USA. From the VK signal source the signal is not out of phase. Kinda like the water spiraling down the drain in one direction north of the Equator while do
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:00:29 -0500
I have a background of 2 disciplines. One is professional electronic products, design, support and making customers satisfied after the Sales Department promised them bla bla bla about the product. T
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:04:02 -0500
I found that 10% unbalance did cause some area of concern. It took a lot of work but I'm able to maintain about 5% based on the lab instrumentation available. 73 Bob K4TAX -- Original Message -- From
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 07:12:54 -0500
That I have done. I use a DownEast Microwave transverter. (a) The Transverter RX output goes to the AUX RX antenna on the Omni VI+. Front panel ANT switching on the Omni takes care of this part. (b)
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 07:05:40 -0500
It would seem, as I've read a lot of the reviews, the radio is just not suited for everyone's operating needs or practice. At the same time, Tentec offers a 30 day free trial while NONE of the other
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 09:39:47 -0600
Just as a comment, and I have nothing against Heil as I own a couple of their mikes and an mike/headset combo, but I've never found their products to be as "fantastic" as they are reported to be. The
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 19:38:15 -0600
Some cleaners use MEK to initiate the cleaning action. Some of the parts in switches are of plastic material. MEK will melt plastic. Be careful when using any type of cleaner. I've had good luck with
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 19:57:58 -0600
As tis said "there's one born every minute". 73 Bob K4TAX -- Original Message -- From: "Frank Holladay" <holladayfd@multipro.com> To: <tentec@contesting.com> Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 8:39 AM Su
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2002 18:45:22 -0600
Seems to me that if one is considering an "ultimate performance" radio then perhaps they should consider also using "ultimate performance" antennas. To wit, why is a tuner required for matched antenn
Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2002 21:52:29 -0600
I kinda like Duane's approach..........err to a certain extent. I want a radio that has the features that I need and performs the way I need it to perform. That's the way I make a decision on anythin