- 1. [TenTec] general comment (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 23:11:43 -0400 (EDT)
- I'm new to the TT list. If you guys spend as much time on the air as you do e-mailing.....you must have 26 hour days. I have an Orion, I like it kinda, TT has always treated me right....and until I h
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-07/msg00906.html (7,425 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TenTec] Model 2510 Satcom Station (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 12:11:08 -0400 (EDT)
- I have used the 2510 quite a bit; there is now "HAMSAT" which as of a few weeks back showed real promise, an LEO with good signals and the Sat box has enough power to hit it. I have two of the 2510's
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-09/msg00046.html (7,466 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TenTec] NOISY_LIGHT_DIMMER (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:02:00 -0400 (EDT)
- Really you have two choices: A Variac or a series resistor. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio 45750 _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contes
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-09/msg00090.html (7,948 bytes)
- 4. [TenTec] #217 Filter (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 10:18:17 -0400 (EDT)
- I know there were a bunch of these listed a while back, and then sold... but at that time I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Now I am looking for a 217 filter for my Orion, or perhaps an Inrad fil
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-10/msg00339.html (7,161 bytes)
- 5. [TenTec] 500 Hz filter (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 20:01:54 -0500 (EST)
- Just wanted to say thanks to the several who responded to my request for a 500hz filter for my Orion. After reviewing the options, I went with the INRAD 762 as many suggested; that seems, from what I
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00042.html (7,076 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TenTec] Scout mount measurements (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:21:31 -0500 (EST)
- Larry: I have a mount and will measure it for you or sell it to you. Make offer. I do NOT think the mount works out very well. I found that the mount allowed the radio to flex enough to cause (actual
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00178.html (7,798 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TenTec] 6 Meter Operation (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2005 17:44:57 -0500 (EST)
- Generally...and this is a big one....your local noise level will be a great control factor in your six meter success. If you have a good power company which repairs the lines, you got it made with ev
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00211.html (8,011 bytes)
- 8. Re: [TenTec] Orion 2 lightning rule (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:10:01 -0500 (EST)
- In my experience....the only way to protect equipment is bond everything together...as described by many....and then take every possible measure to keep the lightning OUTSIDE the building. One it get
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00384.html (8,828 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TenTec] Orion Hardware NB bug from N6BV (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:54:39 -0500 (EST)
- I have the same bug in mine. Sometimes takes two or three tries to get the blanker turned off. The screen says it's off...but it ain't. Not a problem if you know the bug is there. Ralph Matheny K8RYU
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00448.html (7,437 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TenTec] Orion 2 lightning rule (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:00:23 -0500 (EST)
- Yes, SSN is a bit expensive at times, but their "products" are always clean, ready to use, and as represented. That's hard to find anywhere these days, at any price. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons P
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00449.html (8,708 bytes)
- 11. Re: [TenTec] Banana boat swing (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2005 20:05:08 -0500 (EST)
- I'll die with my Vibroplex in my hand.................Lake Erie Swing and all..... Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio 45750 _______________________________________________ TenTec mai
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-11/msg00450.html (7,346 bytes)
- 12. Re: [TenTec] Fluctuating Power Out (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:40:20 -0500 (EST)
- My Orion does the same thing. Also sometimes it does not adjust power. Like every other bug in the rig, I never know if it is the hardware or the firmware. V2 will probably fix many and create new on
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00101.html (7,651 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TenTec] Swap Scout 555 for Scout 556 (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 17:03:22 -0500 (EST)
- Remember....there is a little one sheet, 5-6 connection mod from TT that will make your 555 a 556. You truly could have your cake...and eat it too. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00143.html (7,400 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TenTec] orion 2 shipping (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:48:33 -0500 (EST)
- Guess the folks at TT are more interested in making radios than messing with websites. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio 45750 _______________________________________________ TenTec
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00376.html (7,244 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TenTec] 1254 Q-Multiplier... Yes. Add a signal strenght metertoo and replace those 1N4148s in the 2nd Mixer! (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:06:51 -0500 (EST)
- There is a one-transistor Q mult circuit back in the 1958!!!!! ARRL handbook I think. I'm not sure how well it worked, and as I remember it was intended to be a "notch" but wold also make a peak one
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00888.html (8,732 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TenTec] Q Multiplier Circuit (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:17:03 -0500 (EST)
- A quick Google found a circuit by SM0VPO....one transistor and a few small parts. Looks complete. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio 45750 ___________________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00890.html (7,548 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TenTec] Q Multiplier Circuit (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 13:11:48 -0500 (EST)
- let me know how you make out. I'd stick one in my radio if it proves worthwhile. Good luck...as you say it's pretty simple. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio 45750 _________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2005-12/msg00943.html (9,444 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TenTec] Orion, Argo V, Jupiter and Astron (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:21:27 -0500 (EST)
- I use the Astron 35 amp here and never turn it off. I've never had a problem of any kind. I use the on-off switch on the radio (Orion) and all boxes are grounded together on strap. Ona very few occas
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-01/msg00487.html (8,621 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TenTec] Scout Modification (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:41:47 -0500 (EST)
- It's on the net at qsl.net/tentec/mods/555drift.html Think it's the same info as the QST article. Ralph Matheny K8RYU 207 Gibbons Place Marietta Ohio 45750 ___________________________________________
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-01/msg00797.html (8,313 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TenTec] blow-up number 5 (score: 1)
- Author: Ralph Matheny <mathenyr@marietta.edu>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 20:37:23 -0500 (EST)
- One thing I didn't mention last time...do you use a separate RX antenna? My Omni does not like big RX antenna without "outside the Tentec" protection. Think RF can get into the the signal path and cr
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-02/msg00608.html (8,457 bytes)
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