- 1. [TenTec] corsair (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:24:36 -0600
- I have a model 560 corsair that I will use for CW only. Can I adjust the power amp bias for lower idle current and not cause problems? Are the narrow (500 and 250) filters available? Spencer W1GAK Si
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-09/msg00074.html (7,037 bytes)
- 2. [TenTec] corsair power amp bias (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:45:39 -0600
- I run low power in the Arizona desert with my tiny RV with battery and solar. The rig is cheap(free), simple and effective. Every amp counts. Spencer W1GAK ___________________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-09/msg00076.html (6,544 bytes)
- 3. [TenTec] Value of RX Only Antennas (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 11:46:14 -0600
- I almost gave up SWL in metropolitan areas outside the USA. I made a small multi-turn loop using FLAT 4 conductor telephone wire and resonated with a BCB capacitor. A small ferrite bead on one of the
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-09/msg00108.html (6,721 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TenTec] Value of RX Only Antennas (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:10:09 -0600
- Spencer wrote: /The loops I have are very high Q and require retuning when changing frequency more than a few kHz. They attenuate most of the broadband noise which overloads the untuned input stages
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-09/msg00118.html (7,924 bytes)
- 5. [TenTec] Corsair 560 alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:00:07 -0600
- I have a Corsair that was given to me. The rcvr sensitivity seems blah, some sigs on 20 and 30 meters, thats it Puts out full power. I plan to check things starting at the speaker working to the ante
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-10/msg00050.html (7,344 bytes)
- 6. [TenTec] corsair 560 alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:55:08 -0600
- Found broken tuning core on L1 on RF mix 80987. Replacement on its way from TT. I plan on connecting my noise bridge to the antenna input and using my OMNI 7 or ICOM 7K as a spectrum analyzer to chec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-10/msg00081.html (7,555 bytes)
- 7. [TenTec] corsair 560 alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:08:12 -0600
- I used the IC7000 band scope to check/align the rcvr input banpass filters. A noise bridge was used as a broadband noise source. The bandpass filters for all bands were out of tune. Now for the rest
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-10/msg00187.html (7,641 bytes)
- 8. [TenTec] CORSAIR 560 alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 23:02:45 -0600
- My plan for tuning up the Corsair worked very well! Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinf
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-10/msg00301.html (7,885 bytes)
- 9. [TenTec] TS-990S review in absentia (cont'd) (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:39:16 -0600
- You need a CORSAIR. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-10/msg00398.html (6,487 bytes)
- 10. [TenTec] ten tec 238 (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:58:01 -0700
- Check the balun for the correct Z of the windings, then try 4:1 and 1:4 configurations. I use a two core balun that works in both directions to solve that problem. Spencer W1GAK _____________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-11/msg00000.html (6,508 bytes)
- 11. [TenTec] Tentec Corsair II (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 14:59:39 -0700
- A friend rescued a Corsair from going to the scrap heap. I used a noise generator, ICOM IC7000 and an old BC221 to get the radio operating again. EVERY adjustment in that radio was out of alignment.
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-11/msg00027.html (7,173 bytes)
- 12. [TenTec] corsair capacitors (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 03 Nov 2013 09:55:36 -0700
- Is there a list of capacitors that may need to be replaced in these older radios. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-11/msg00029.html (6,431 bytes)
- 13. [TenTec] noise source (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:18:30 -0700
- Just curious....what noise gen did you use?? Palomar R-X noise bridge with Bird 50 ohm dummy load. Uncalibrated but very wide band noise up to UHF. X set to 0 and R near the null point. Spencer W1GAK
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-11/msg00036.html (6,477 bytes)
- 14. [TenTec] SMPS (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2013 10:32:04 -0700
- I use a CASCADE AUDIO ENGINEERING APS 55 13.4 VDC at 55 amps. Very large heat sink, quiet fan and a SHURIKEN battery. Not noise free but almost. Spencer W1GAK ________________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-12/msg00058.html (6,499 bytes)
- 15. [TenTec] Corsair II Manual Needed (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 23:21:39 -0700
- Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-01/msg00076.html (6,863 bytes)
- 16. [TenTec] smps (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 09:59:33 -0700
- I have a CAE APS 55 SMPS power supply designed to parallel with a 12 volt automotive battery for audio applications. Very quiet but not perfect. I turn it off if the noise is a problem. 13.4 volts 55
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-01/msg00155.html (6,890 bytes)
- 17. [TenTec] noise (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:07:40 -0700
- current flow makes noise _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-01/msg00157.html (6,445 bytes)
- 18. [TenTec] radio alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:49:40 -0700
- If you can find a radio with a band scope and a noise bridge you can align most any radio. I restored DOA Corsair, the old radio is a remarkable performer. No computers, no menus, only one push butto
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-01/msg00204.html (6,518 bytes)
- 19. [TenTec] 422 Centurion blowing fuses... (score: 1)
- Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 11:03:33 -0700
- may not be the transformer _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-02/msg00007.html (7,775 bytes)
- 20. [TenTec] corsair display (score: 1)
- Author: "k5gak@powerc.net" <k5gak@powerc.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2014 18:51:55 -0700
- I found poor soldering and a leaky electrolytic capacitor. Contact ARRL about the power line noise, worked for me! _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contestin
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-02/msg00058.html (6,585 bytes)
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