FOR SALE: Very rare Ten-Tec Model 200 VFO. Part of Novice combo from 1970's that included TX-100 tube transmitter and RX-10 receiver. In excellent cosmetic and working shape, but needs new dial cord.
I have the original hand mike with my Argosy, but don't know the model number. I use a Shure 444D desk mike with mine and it works great. 73, Winston K4CWQ ___________________________________________
Some of the high end rigs of today seem a little expensive and are beyond my means. However, the lower priced radios of today are far better deals, even when you don't consider inflation. The Icom IC
Don, I used to have a Century 22. As best I recall, it's a direct conversion rig but uses a crystal mixing scheme to get the various frequency bands. Tapping the PTO would give the correct last three
I sold my Century 22 not long ago, so I don't have a manual for reference. However, I recall the Century 22 was often called a "double direct conversion" rig. It has a PTO which tunes the same range
Tom, I've been to all six previous Ten-Tec hamfests, and as best I recall, it's always the last Friday and Saturday of September. Sometimes, the second day has been in October. However, it seems that
A few years back, I had the same problem with a Corsair. A PTO rebuild fixed it. Ten-Tec sells a PTO rebuild kit with instructions. I'm not that good with my hands, so it took me about four hours to
I have a rare Ten-Tec Model 200 VFO. This is the VFO that went with the TX-100, RX-10 tube transmitter and solid state direct conversion receiver combo, manufactured around 1972, for the Novice marke
Bill, The little 25-amp switching power supplies, from various manufacturers, work great with the Jupiter. That's what I use. Ten-Tec also markets a switching supply for it under the Ten-Tec brand na
Ten-Tec made banana mics with both ceremic and electret elements. The ceramic mics were ElectoVoice with the Ten-Tec brand on them. (Ten-Tec founder Al Kahn also founded ElectroVoice.) The ceremic ve
The Argo 509 never had an external VFO made for it. I'm not real familiar with the circuitry, but it might be possible to adapt the Model 242, made for the Triton, to use with the 509. It would requi
I haven't received my Jan. QST yet, but I don't believe anybody can copy CW at 200WPM. 73, Winston K4CWQ _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http
Due to healthcare expenses, I need to sell the following Ten-Tec equipment from my collection: ARGOSY 225-Analog. $225 ARGONAUT 515, dial needs restringing, $275 MODEL 200 VFO - Rare item. Only a few
Ten-Tec made a hand mike for the Argosy, but I can't remember the model number. It is similar to the hand mike for the Scout, but has a 3-conductor phone plug instead of the Scout's four-pin mike. Yo
I have a Scout 555 which I have used for mobile. It's a good mobile rig, small, light, easy to mount and takes litlle power. The best thing, from a mobile standpoint, is that you don't have to take y
Sorry, Frank. I don't have a digital camera to take a photo of my Scout. However, if you go to the Ten-Tec web site, choose used equipment, it refers you to an unofficial web site that shows photos a
Since Ten-Tec rigs have a good record of holding up over the years, I can't imagine that anyone could make a lot of money from selling canalbalized parts. However, as an owner of some of the older Te
I bought a Jupiter in 2001 at the Ten-Tec hamfest, back when the prices were about $500 less than what they will be after the price increase. It was the first new HF radio I ever purchased. I've neve
I think a Delta, in good cosmetic and operating condition, should be bring from $250-$350, without power supply, on the used market. I sold one a couple of years ago for $250, but it had a few dings
I have an RX-10 that I haven't turned on in awhile, but I don't recall it oscillating. As I recall, the tune control brings a rapid rise in signal strength, but it shouldn't oscillate. 73, Winston K4