- 181. [TenTec] Re: The Hamfest (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:23:46 -0500
- Folks, just keep one thing in mind. A "truck load" of features won't win in a DX pileup. Performance will. 73 Bob, K4TAX
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00005.html (8,235 bytes)
- 182. [TenTec] Omni VI Plus freq. readout (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:49:43 -0500
- Paul; I agree especially with your last statement " I sense that Ten-Tec's improvements were evolutionary...ICOM chooses to correct their design problems by immediately releasing a new radio." I've t
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00007.html (10,061 bytes)
- 183. [TenTec] Omni VI Plus freq. readout (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:06:46 -0500
- Ben: Good points. Especially the one "Moreover, if you dont understand the above procedure, dont do it. I will not be responsible for any calamitous results if for some reason you interpret the above
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00009.html (11,722 bytes)
- 184. [TenTec] Re: Jupiter firmware problems...NOT! (SO!... ) (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 09:29:43 -0500
- I'd agree. I recall loading and running Windows 1.01 and all the revisions that followed. Just recently I've changed to Windows XP from ME from 2000. Still have bugs that I recall were in V 3.1. Also
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00027.html (11,680 bytes)
- 185. [TenTec] Vertical Ant. Question / Suggestion (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 13:08:54 -0500
- I've found that the G5RV is a decent antenna for 20M. For other bands, simply stated, it works but other types of simpler wire antennas will easily out perform it. As a general rule, one shouldn't wo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00042.html (14,741 bytes)
- 186. [TenTec] Vertical Ant. Question / Suggestion (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 13:25:54 -0500
- Jim, my point exactly. You stated "All antennas put out more power over a lossless ground." What makes for a lossless ground? Ideally, a solid copper sheet that's 1/4 wavelength radius at the lowest
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00043.html (10,762 bytes)
- 187. [TenTec] Re: Jupiter firmware problems...NOT! (SO!... ) (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 20:32:11 -0500
- Hi Bob, I want to disagree with what you said in a recent post: "I'd agree. I recall loading and running Windows 1.01 and all the = revisions=20 that followed. Just recently I've changed to Windows X
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00050.html (12,646 bytes)
- 188. [TenTec] Even MORE on vertical antennas! (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 21:03:01 -0500
- Bill: You are correct as to the antenna performance. Relationship to nearby objects, trees, bushes, houses, and etc will have a marked effect in antenna performance, especially with verticals. As to
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00051.html (12,451 bytes)
- 189. [TenTec] Even MORE on vertical antennas! (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 15:26:13 -0500
- Been there, done that, see my earlier post on using a vertical and a horizontal wire on HF packet and AMTOR. Pete is correct. Now if you want to discuss and observe rotation, join me on 144 MHz or 43
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00080.html (9,498 bytes)
- 190. [TenTec] Ten Tec Software (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 22:06:54 -0500
- I too agree. Tentec is in the injection molding and tool and die business. Don't step on the "fires" of Tentec ham radio because you might just put them out. Then where'd we be? In the words of Jimmy
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00092.html (9,535 bytes)
- 191. [TenTec] PTO grease (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 16:04:33 -0500
- I would think some of the Dow Corning viscous fluid in a viscosity range of, as I recall, 25000 to 50000 might be great. It's viscosity is very stable over a wide temperature range and does not appea
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00111.html (9,085 bytes)
- 192. [TenTec] Omni V Audio (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 15:55:25 -0500
- John: My Omni VI+ gives about the same audio level as you describe, i.e. volume control about 8 to 9 o'clock is very comfortable. I use an external speaker which is in the power supply. As to advanci
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00124.html (9,361 bytes)
- 193. [TenTec] Re: Jupiter firmware problems...NOT! (SO!... ) (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 08:14:56 -0500
- Rich: I'd agree. Typically companies do make initial "bug fixes" on a FOC basis. However, there is a point when most will start charging for software releases. These releases do include new enhanceme
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00132.html (12,420 bytes)
- 194. [TenTec] RE: Omni V Audio (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 17:47:05 -0500
- Taiming the audio can be as simple as adding a resistor to connector 55 located on the IF/AF Board.. Connect the resistor between the center terminal of the connector and ground. 73 Bob, K4TAX of pot
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00143.html (8,076 bytes)
- 195. [TenTec] Pegasus Plus observations (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 17:54:18 -0500
- I figure I was up to about 80% computer time and 20 % ham radio time. I decided that all the computer stuff is getting in the way of my hammin'. If it wasn't for doin' this and doin' that with the co
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00144.html (10,609 bytes)
- 196. [TenTec] transverters on 6m (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 08:10:22 -0500
- I use a Down East Microwave transverter on 2M with my Omni VI+. That combination is far far superior to most "all mode" radios. The DEM transverter gives me about 20 watts output SSB and about 30 wat
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00151.html (8,783 bytes)
- 197. [TenTec] transverters on 6m (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 14:50:43 -0500
- Duane speaks absolutely correct about the transverter issue. There is a difference in transverters and the receiver, as the IF, makes a difference too. It is sure nice to have a very quiet, stable re
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00159.html (14,005 bytes)
- 198. [TenTec] Re: Split TX and RX feed Xvtrs. (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 16:22:17 -0500
- Wade: (and others as I've cc'd the Tentec list) I understand your situation. As to separate RX and TX lines to the transverter, keep in mind that the SSB and DEM require about 100 to 200 milliwatts o
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00162.html (11,197 bytes)
- 199. [TenTec] transverters (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 13:11:54 -0500
- There's several: DownEast Microwave - Look them up on the WEB SSB Electronics - Based in Europe, personally don't know much about them except they perform quite well and cost a bundle. 73 Bob K4TAX
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00168.html (7,533 bytes)
- 200. [TenTec] Digipan/Winpskse on Pegasus (score: 1)
- Author: RMcGraw@Blomand.Net (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
- Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 15:47:50 -0500
- I'd like to know too. 73 Bob K4TAX Pegasus which the
- /archives//html/TenTec/2002-09/msg00186.html (10,057 bytes)
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