- 1. [TenTec] Re: 2 minor comments: Speakers and Centurion (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Fri Aug 1 20:42:11 2003
- Just be sure the foam is OPEN CELL foam and not closed cell foam. Closed cell makes good padding but won't hold water like a sponge. Open cell will hold a good bit of water. Fiberglass, the pink stuf
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00013.html (9,560 bytes)
- 2. [TenTec] OMNI VI & CW-80 (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Fri Aug 1 21:21:35 2003
- First thoughts, with and SWR of less than 2.5:1, I wouldn't worry about it. With the SWR being 2.5:1 you should have about 100 watts or so forward and about 17 watts reflected. At HF with reasonable
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00014.html (8,256 bytes)
- 3. [TenTec] ORION Returns (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sat Aug 2 21:23:44 2003
- I'd say to the "Gentleman" that would put his money down on Brand X will expect to have a finished product. At least, that is, until Brand X releases a 2nd version in 90 to 120 days to fix the proble
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00039.html (10,315 bytes)
- 4. [TenTec] Antenna Splitter (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue Aug 5 22:47:33 2003
- A basic TV splitter will work, although designed for 75 ohm coax, on receive shouldn't make any difference. Do not use an active splitter, only the el cheapo 1 to 2 port ones. They typically have abo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00099.html (9,264 bytes)
- 5. [TenTec] Antenna Splitter (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Wed Aug 6 20:00:16 2003
- The insertion loss and the isolation between ports on splitters are interesting points indeed. Yes, the data is correct IF the source and the loads are what is required by the splitters. Thus if one
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00113.html (11,256 bytes)
- 6. [TenTec] Fw: [BC] Situation Wanted - Eastern Region (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Thu Aug 7 20:19:03 2003
- Posted this just trying to help a fellow ham. 73 Bob, K4TAX kind of full-time, steady work, despite having applied to stations and production facilities as far away as Chicago. I have 31 years of exp
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00124.html (7,700 bytes)
- 7. [TenTec] Argo V Distortion (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sun Aug 10 08:21:32 2003
- Don't see why one can't use the speech processor. That's what its there for. I still say that it's RF getting into the mike input. Some mikes and or mike cables present more capacitive values to the
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00150.html (8,693 bytes)
- 8. [TenTec] TWINCOM feedline ????????????? (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sun Aug 10 22:51:39 2003
- If any of you received this message, don't be puzzled. I received it too. Looks like it was generated while I was sleeping and the computer was turned OFF! Gremlins! 73 Bob, K4TAX the -- --
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00177.html (8,128 bytes)
- 9. [TenTec] Argo V Distortion (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sun Aug 10 23:03:18 2003
- Don't be mislead by the term "ground". First, I'd say define ground. RF ground especially. A wire running from the rig to a driven ground, water pipe and etc. has length. Any conductor which has leng
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00179.html (11,595 bytes)
- 10. [TenTec] Argo Speech Processor Question (was Argo V distortion) (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sun Aug 10 23:08:12 2003
- Very good points George has here. Especially on the grounding subject and the common mode current issue. 73 Bob, K4TAX into as source. distortion. to email all
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00180.html (12,776 bytes)
- 11. [TenTec] Another grounding question (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon Aug 11 22:09:14 2003
- By all means, all grounds should be connected together to prevent a difference in potential due to a nearby lightning strike. Failure to do this is the same thing that kills cows under a tree during
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00210.html (9,894 bytes)
- 12. [TenTec] Another grounding question (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue Aug 12 13:41:43 2003
- I regret to write openly on the reflector about the following post but due to the error in the statement, I feel compelled to do so. The opening statement is absolutely wrong!! It is very dangerous t
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00225.html (14,549 bytes)
- 13. [TenTec] Argo Speech Processor Question (was Argo V distortion) (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue Aug 12 20:07:38 2003
- Stuart: I agree and raised an eyebrow when I saw that a balun was being used on a Windom. I recall the development of the Windom originally was with a twinlead arrangement an a tuner. I tried a Windo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00252.html (11,080 bytes)
- 14. [TenTec] Another grounding thought and personal observation (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Wed Aug 13 11:01:49 2003
- One very common error in putting antennas that rotate in/on a tower is failure to bond the rotating mast to the tower. A flexible strap connected to the mast with a couple of hose clamps and then to
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00275.html (13,953 bytes)
- 15. [TenTec] Omni 6+ power (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Wed Aug 13 15:54:56 2003
- Most likely a diode in the SWR / ALC ckt that has taken a dump. It's a pain to get to as I recall. It's buried on the back side near the output SO-239. I sent mine back to TT to fix. 73 Bob, K4TAX --
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00290.html (9,215 bytes)
- 16. [TenTec] Fw: SVHFS viewpoint on Broadband Over Power Lines (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon Aug 18 22:41:07 2003
- I don't mean to bore you or overload you on the subject but this is very serious. The ham radio community needs to take action. Here is additional information and suggestions for response on the BPL
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00396.html (19,381 bytes)
- 17. [TenTec] Omni C on 17m (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue Aug 19 16:42:03 2003
- Sounds like the PA is unstable on this rig. Or there is one heck of an amount of feedthrough from a mixer. Stink-o! 73 Bob, K4TAX 2 units tried different merit feasible. splatter very my with there.
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00418.html (12,922 bytes)
- 18. [TenTec] AMP Question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 16:44:45 -0500
- While running a Tentec Centurion at about 275 watts carrier output, the DC input is some 2800 volts at about 300 ma plate current or about 840 watts or so input. I notice that the 3-500Z's show very
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00463.html (7,736 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TenTec] AMP Question (score: 1)
- Author: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 17:39:42 -0500
- Jerry: Thank for the reply. Actually I tune the amp initially with about 5 watts of drive from the exciter then increase the drive to the point grid current approaches the red line of 130 ma (2 tubes
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-08/msg00467.html (10,844 bytes)
- 20. [TenTec] FS: TT #285 & #288 6.3 IF filters (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue Jul 1 08:46:07 2003
- Brad: Are the filters still available? If so I'll take both of them. Please advise. 73 Bob, K4TAX for
- /archives//html/TenTec/2003-07/msg00003.html (7,469 bytes)
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