- 61. Re: [TenTec] Tentec Audio fidelity doubt (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:52:40 -0500
- Chang: Unless there is a fault with your radio, typically the Argonaut VI has excellent receive audio. At the same time, I will emphasize that Tentec radios DO NOT operate like other brand radios.
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-07/msg00035.html (10,589 bytes)
- 62. Re: [TenTec] Tentec Audio fidelity doubt (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:01:09 -0500
- As a rule I would say no. Although any noise in the audio system when the AF is at 10 o'clock will be louder as the AF gain is increased. Now, if you are finding the audio goes into an oscillatio
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-07/msg00040.html (15,636 bytes)
- 63. Re: [TenTec] FSK (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:37:30 -0500
- Are you wanting to use FSK or AFSK? AFSK is easy as it is an audio interface just like WSJT-X, PSK-31, and etc. For RTTY I use MMTTY as the software on the computer. I've also tried HRD and FLDIG
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-07/msg00050.html (9,067 bytes)
- 64. Re: [TenTec] FSK (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:20:52 -0500
- I too used my Omni VI+ and later my Omni VII in true FSK mode for RTTY using an external terminal unit. Later I gave up all the extra cables and hardware and switched to AFSK. I saw no difference
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-07/msg00056.html (8,363 bytes)
- 65. Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ freq display (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:22:20 -0500
- I would first check and adjust the BFO oscillators using the procedure as described in the manual. Then check each band to determine if it is one band or all bands and the amount of error. This has t
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-07/msg00058.html (7,991 bytes)
- 66. Re: [TenTec] Omni VI+ freq display (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:51:45 -0500
- Further to my earlier, now that I have my manual, notes and coffee in front of me, each band has a crystal and series inductor on the XTAL Osc & L.O. board, page 4-14 & 4-15 in the manual. The ind
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-07/msg00059.html (9,328 bytes)
- 67. Re: [TenTec] WTB Ten Tec Scout (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2020 17:32:07 -0500
- See: https://groups.io/g/tentec-scout 73 Bob, K4TAX Maybe I am not seeing your original post's destination correctly, but you might receive more response on the TenTec Scout forum. I hope you find a
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00006.html (10,094 bytes)
- 68. Re: [TenTec] Power cord breaker Corsair (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:23:37 -0500
- Bob: To my knowledge, you have to make your own and also find the needed circuit breaker. I recall it being an AirPax brand. Check Mouser for the breaker. 73 Bob, K4TAX TNX BOB KB1CIW _____________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00037.html (7,502 bytes)
- 69. Re: [TenTec] OMNVI VI+ Power Switch source? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:58:03 -0500
- Have you confirmed that the switch is actually bad? It normally controls a circuit on the power board. That circuit controls a relay that actually turns the radio on and off. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00039.html (7,733 bytes)
- 70. Re: [TenTec] Century 22 (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:41:36 -0500
- I searched Amazon and E-Bay. I did find the devices to be available at reasonable prices. 73 Bob, K4TAX Ten-Tec replaced both the MRF-476 drivers and the MRF-475 finals with Mitsubishi 2SC1969. I ch
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00059.html (10,423 bytes)
- 71. Re: [TenTec] Source of Ten Tec repair (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:31:20 -0500
- Agreed. The cost of the tube, if a new one can be obtained, would likely be more than a working amp is worth. But the amp has proven to be a serious work horse for years if maintained and not abused
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00075.html (9,320 bytes)
- 72. Re: [TenTec] Omni 6+ Synthesizer Noise (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:37:45 -0500
- For a radio of that vintage and specially one not used very much........it is time to clean connectors. A radio that sits and is not used much, one is not saving it but actually allows it to deterior
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00078.html (8,740 bytes)
- 73. Re: [TenTec] Tentec Argonaut VI power supply? (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2020 20:32:18 -0500
- Chang: A regulated supply, adjustable either internally or externally to about 13.8 to 14.5 volts, and with a continuous current capacity of about 7.0 to 8.0 amps. If you plan to power other accesso
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00088.html (8,027 bytes)
- 74. Re: [TenTec] Century 22 (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2020 21:33:04 -0500
- In a short answer....... yep. Expect to make knob skirt changes when changing bands. As to digital displays, when I got my Novice license, if we knew we were in the Novice band we were doing great! M
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00090.html (10,281 bytes)
- 75. Re: [TenTec] Pegasus Relays Found (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:40:21 -0500
- My Jupiter Parts list shows 14 pcs of H500F12-1-C as the relay used. NTE R46-5D12-12 SPDT printed circuit 12 Volt DC relay Equiv. To Potter Brumfield T7CS5D-12 & T7CV5D-12 The relays on the Low Pass
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00107.html (7,995 bytes)
- 76. Re: [TenTec] Pegasus Relays (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:32:20 -0500
- Radios that are stored in unfavorable conditions, and radios which are not powered up and used are prone to small amounts of moisture accumulation. This is one cause of connector oxidation and poor c
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00109.html (8,724 bytes)
- 77. Re: [TenTec] 48057 filter info needed (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:27:06 -0500
- TenTec 220 filter #48057 This is the 4 Pole 9mHz 1st IF filter from a functioning Corsair 1. 73 Bob, K4TAX
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00115.html (8,227 bytes)
- 78. Re: [TenTec] 48057 filter info needed (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:44:01 -0500
- Yes, but Tentec is presently closed due to COVID-19. No scheduled date for re-opening. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00120.html (10,520 bytes)
- 79. Re: [TenTec] 48057 filter info needed (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:09:43 -0500
- Although there is a "Trim Ring" link, it is not active. So, one would have to presume they are no longer available. 73 Bob, K4TAX Yes, but Tentec is presently closed due to COVID-19. No scheduled d
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00122.html (11,256 bytes)
- 80. Re: [TenTec] Scout transmit problem (score: 1)
- Author: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:20:06 -0500
- Bob et al; The most common issue with radios which have been stored, sitting on a shelf, etc. is oxidation of internal connectors. I suggest cleaning every one of them. I use a Q-Tip with contact c
- /archives//html/TenTec/2020-06/msg00127.html (9,164 bytes)
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