I put a 6N2 on 6 Meters for my first ever on that band. The antenna? 3-el homebrew Yagi. Feed system is 1/4 wave of RG-213, ends shorted, center of braid split and fed with RG-213. Slipped into split
The shortfall of any software is that it is bound to the assumptions or rules of the programmer(s). Yes, we have some wonderful antenna modeling software, but as Jerry states, the only real data is e
I'd like to hear from any hams who learned to send CW left-handed because their rigs were right-handed Dave WA3MKB _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contestin
You asked, so here are my thoughts. With a $2K budget for a new rig, you can have a really great system. Don't forget the cost of optional filters and a power supply. Now call Stan at TenTec and ask
Yes, a mic rewired for 8-pin will work fine with your Omni VII. As for the 4-pin to 8-pin adapters and 8-pim to 4-pin adapters that you see on the auction site, they would be useful if you had two tr
Both Winlog 32 and N1MM Logger are freeware (you may contribute to their effort if you like) and are excellent programs. Both should support the Omni VI series nicely Dave WA3MKB ____________________
I have 2 of the Omni VI Opt 3 and don't feel that the SSB is muddy in either one. Everybody has their own preference and will have a different opinion on that. As for the Inrad mod, I have that on my
Congratulations and welcome to our little world of TenTec. Enjoy the new rig, learn from it, and don't be bashful if we can be of any help, Dave WA3MKB _______________________________________________
Jim, I'm not sure about the Omni VI not upgraded, but both my Opt 3's and my VI+ can adjust weighting. Check out the manual on page 3-4. It's paragraph 3-1.13 "Use the front panel KEYER SPEED control
Night and day. Beyond the color of the front panel, check out these 2 url's http://tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=560 http://tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=561 Dave WA3MKB ___________________________________
For me, it was a matter of pure laziness. I've had 3 (or was it 4) Corsair II's. Every one was a great rig and I loved them. The dual receive with the external VFO was wonderful. However, I operate a
Per the 526 manual on page 5 paragraph 2-5.2 "To set proper FM deviation, adjust mic gain control just until the meter begins to show an indication of power output on voice peaks." Dave WA3MKB ______
I guess that for some of us, Amateur Radio is just a hobby to be enjoyed. It's an escape from the pressures and rigors of life. For others, it's not Imagine how sad I am that my Omni VI+ and opt 3's
Used Paragon's and Omni V, VI should be available. The Paragon is a very good rig (I've had 4) and should be the best price for your friend. Voice board worked in it, but understand, that the only th
It definitely will not. Dave WA3MKB _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
Paul, I have used the GAP Eagle and 2 Titans. Yes, they do work. I now have a Titan on a tiny city lot with restrictions. No, it is not my old Moseley Pro 67 on a tower, but that is not possible here
I have the following TenTec crystal lattice filters for sale: Model 282 250 Hz at 6.3 MHz IF Model 285 500 Hz at 6.3 MHz IF Model 288 1.8 KHz at 6.3 MHz IF These filters are for use in the following
Great news for Pennsylvania hams. On Tuesday Oct 7, 2008, the Pennsylvania House passed the PRB-1 bill that the Senate had passed earlier. It now awaits the governor's signature to become law. Let's
Bill, Yes, it is still available. I can do PayPal to d.e.warnick@comcast.net or a USPS money order. Let me know your wishes Dave WA3MKB _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing
Good call Steve. It's the asame on all 3 of my Omni VI's Dave _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/te