While I'm aware of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach, I still plan to replace all the electrolytic capacitors in my Corsair II before I put it back together following the PTO rebuild tha
Ten-Tec filters for sale - no longer need these. They work with Corsair I and II, Paragon I and II, Omni V, VI, VI+. Model 282 (250 Hz for 6.3 MHz IF, 6-pole) Model 285 (500 Hz for 6.3 MHz IF, 6-pole
I'd like to put the innards of a Ten-Tec 937 (aka Astron SL-11R) power supply into an Elecraft EC2 enclosure. Before I go locating the supply, I'd like to make sure it would fit. Can someone with thi
Ten-Tec filters for sale - no longer need these. They work with Corsair I and II, Paragon I and II, Omni V, VI, VI+. Model 282 (250 Hz for 6.3 MHz IF, 6-pole) Model 285 (500 Hz for 6.3 MHz IF, 6-pole
Right Dave... there is a jumper that needs to be removed when an optional filter (250/500/1.8k) is installed, and installed when all optional filters are removed (that is, all excepting the 2.4k, whi
I've seen a lot of Corsair IIs but never one with a serial number that high (2722). I'm guessing it's a relatively late-production one. You can sometimes get a rough idea by popping the cover and loo
I've got the Corsair II on the bench for a PTO cleaning or possible rebuild. While I'm at it, I'm considering a) complete realignment b) replace any components that may go out of spec due to age (wou
My rebuild instructions are unclear. For the Corsair II, More generally, for any Ten-Tec PTO, for easy disassembly should the "pistol" (80236P) be fully inserted into the coil (spring compressed) or
My ears hurt when I heard "boatanchor" and Corsair II used in the same sentence, but it's probably true. As I sit here cleaning the PTO, I'm reminded there's nothing out there being made like this a
Sounds great -- though I'm just getting a blank page... any chance this could be made available on youtube? optical encoder - no PTO http://www.zerobeat.net/wb8yqj/c2dds2.wmv
Set of three original filters for sale: Model 282 (250 Hz, 6-pole, 6.3 MHz IF) Model 285 (500 Hz, 6-pole, 6.3 MHz IF) Model 288 (1.8 kHz, 6-pole, 6.3 MHz IF) For use with Corsairs, Paragons, Omni V,
I think I used rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush to rebuild the PTO on my Triton 540. Probably similar PTO. The process is straight forward if you're mechanically inclined, and there should be help an
... (among other problems they sited ) that the Delta II had. Ten Ten added it later. That review killed the Argonaut II) If a review killed the rig, the readers should share the blame. If the reaso
This is taking into account only dollars -- not features. If you're going to scale dollars, shouldn't we scale the state of the art too? In 1978 the Triton may have represented the best of available
matching PS and Mic in very clean working condition? Typ. filter prices seem to be $60 to $70 each; power supply $125 to $140; rig maybe $400 Stability of the PTO can be a big factor in price, since
Jim's note on the Corsair II price reminds me I've got a spare one sitting here to sell: Corsair II (model 561) in beautiful condition, no PTO rebuild needed, no scratchy potentiometers, needs nothin