- 261. [TenTec] Omni VI plus (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 11:21:46 -0500
- But there's no way with using LSB for CW that you could copy USB while sending CW. That's essential for working weak signals on VHF. Instant mode switching without changing frequency is also importan
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00137.html (8,186 bytes)
- 262. [TenTec] Omni VI plus (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 11:36:12 -0500
- The Omni V and VI could have that LSB for CW on all bands. I was just interested in 10 and 20m (by the way the 1208 uses 20m for its IF, not 10m). The Corsair II listens for CW on 160, 80, and 40 on
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00138.html (9,131 bytes)
- 263. [TenTec] Omni VI plus (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 22:47:43 -0500
- I've been the multimode/multiband route. The performance leaves something to be desired in both sensitivity and strong signal handling. More than something. A lot. Between improperly terminated mixer
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00145.html (8,669 bytes)
- 264. [TenTec] OMNI6 mobile? (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 10:23:26 -0500
- I'd think the voice box for the Omni VI would be handier than a mirror. Or you could use two mirrors to not have the frequency reversed. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tente
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00152.html (7,197 bytes)
- 265. [TenTec] Corsair/Sputnik?? (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 11:43:12 -0500
- There's a buzzing sound at 3858 in my Corsair II. There are NO PLL in the Corsairs, one of their major fine qualities. I'd guess its a product from the counter control CPU. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- FAQ on
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00153.html (7,073 bytes)
- 266. [TenTec] OMNI 6+ or FT1000MP (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 22:12:06 -0500
- It has too many knobs for an SX-99 and the antenna trimmer on the left side was not a part of the SX-96 and the SX-101 was not a two dial receiver so that leaves SX-100. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- FAQ on WWW
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00212.html (8,736 bytes)
- 267. [TenTec] Computer controled radios (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 15:42:47 -0500
- And weak signals destroyed by computer birdies and hash... -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrative requests: tentec-REQUEST@contesting
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00284.html (12,665 bytes)
- 268. [TenTec] 6N2 Multimode Rig (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 18:24:36 -0500
- The first Viking 6N2 was a little box that supplied the RF parts and used power and modulation from a Viking Ranger. The 6N2 Thunderbolt came later. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesti
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00370.html (7,611 bytes)
- 269. [TenTec] Pegasus (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 12:14:50 -0500
- I think there's more solutions than problem. Undoubtedly with 56 K or ethernet between a local and remote computer (at the radio) there ought to be the possibility of operating the radio (probably on
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00396.html (9,166 bytes)
- 270. [TenTec] Questions about Dynamic Range and Modern Receivers. (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 09:22:08 -0500
- If you don't throw it away from reciprocal mixing due to phase noise sidebands of the synthesized local oscillator(s). The lack of synthesizer noise is what makes the Corsair II work so well. 73, Jer
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00416.html (8,322 bytes)
- 271. [TenTec] Questions about Dynamic Range and Modern Receivers. (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:37:54 -0500
- Some radios have moved forward in circuits, some backwards. Many have moved backwards due to phase noise from local oscillators. Some like the Yaesu FT-736 ignored the known optimum operating conditi
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00418.html (8,584 bytes)
- 272. [TenTec] Pegasus Data Sheet (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:38:17 -0500
- But with cleaned fingers could work fine on a touch screen... Probably easier to just hit up or down buttons with the mouse cursor. I find a thumb operated track ball easier on the hand and wrist tha
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00419.html (7,697 bytes)
- 273. [TenTec] speakers (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 10:40:12 -0500
- A lot better quality for remoting from the back yard than the cordless phone! -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions: tentec@contesting.com Administrative requests: tentec
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00420.html (8,459 bytes)
- 274. [TenTec] Centaur problem ? (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 23:03:53 -0500
- A grounded grid linear is not easily tuned by plate and grid meters. Its very easy to set up a tuning condition with almost no gain, but the right DC readings. It performs far better if tuned for max
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-05/msg00428.html (7,710 bytes)
- 275. [TenTec] 255 PS HELP (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 10:52:42 -0500
- More likely OPEN pass transistors. Getting output from the driver transistor alone hence the low current capability. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/tentecfaq.htm Submissions
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-04/msg00090.html (7,094 bytes)
- 276. [TenTec] 255 PS-thanks (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 15:09:31 -0500
- I'd look for 2N5302. They are STURDY! Make sure there is a thin film of heat sink grease between the transistor on the heatsink, just enough to fill any irregularities, not more. 73, Jerry, K0CQ -- F
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-04/msg00098.html (6,836 bytes)
- 277. [TenTec] TenTec/ Harley (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 11:08:45 -0500
- I disagree that Collins mechanical filters are better. They are NOT better for the real world with static and rapid time noise. They are super for radio interference rejection and have a terrible tim
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-04/msg00217.html (8,934 bytes)
- 278. [TenTec] TenTec/ Harley (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:04:13 -0500
- They are so impressed by the price tag, they don't understand why they don't hear like other better radios. Years ago when I was using my 75S3B a great deal I noticed such things as I hung a scope on
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-04/msg00223.html (10,154 bytes)
- 279. [TenTec] Languages (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 10:44:51 -0500
- Actually its just to the beginning student of a language that simplicity makes it appear the language is pristine and not filled with odd grammar and phrases and idioms. Its just from the simplicity
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-04/msg00260.html (8,745 bytes)
- 280. [TenTec] Collins mech filters (score: 1)
- Author: geraldj@ames.net (Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, P.E.)
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 19:46:48 -0500
- I disagree that the computation techniques were not up to the task of designing good filters, the math that's used by today's computers was already developed. Its all summarized in the 60s handbook o
- /archives//html/TenTec/1999-04/msg00265.html (9,606 bytes)
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