I have a different point of view than some I have seen on this reflector. I am a serious DXer, mostly on CW, but not an active contester nor a computer "power user." (The two are increasingly related
The KWM-2/PM-2 combination that I have in my shack cost $1300 when Collins introduced it in 1959. They sold thousands of them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that price is equivalent in
Yes, Bry, and most hams of 1959 were busy supporting those families, or going to school or college, and didn't have time to get on the air much. Still, Collins sold many thousands of KWM-2s and S/Lin
Yes, Bry, and most hams of 1959 were busy supporting those families, or going to school or college, and didn't have time to get on the air much. Still, Collins sold many thousands of KWM-2s and S/Lin
OK guys, I didn't mean to imply that TT should become a Collins and make ONLY top-of-the-line products. TT says that they plan to emphasize "affordable" products, and I'm sure that's a good business
I asked Rod, K0DAS (retired from Rockwell Collins), how many KWM-2s were bought by hams rather than Uncle Sam. He said that nobody really knows, but his best guess is that the U.S. armed forces bough
Jim Wharton's memo used the word "affordable" several times when discussing TT's future products, which I take as a strong hint that they plan to emphasize the lower end of the market. That's probabl
The Argonaut V does not have any provision for keying an external amp. 73, Mark N8COO _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting
Correct. If you don't want to modify your Argo V, another approach is to get an RF-switched amp such as the Tokyo Hy-Power HL-100Bdx. It is a 100-watt amp originally designed for the FT-817, but work
The only thing I would add is that if you set TX audio to Both, be sure the mic is switched off. Otherwise, set TX audio to AUX. 73 Ray W2RS In a message dated 6/14/2013 4:54:55 P.M. GMT Standard Tim
Let's face it: the 566 hardware platform is 8 years old, and nearing the end of its new-product life cycle. That said, I have to agree with Barry -- bringing out an Orion III with state-of-the-art ha
I can see why a serious contester would want the RX366 but as a DXer who just fools around in contests and doesn't do SO2R, I personally don't feel the need for it. I would rather not give up general
Hi Barry, Thanks for doing the test. Sounds like John Henry was right in not classifying the RX366 as general coverage. The only thing I do with the 566 sub rx in the ham bands is pileup spotting (no
John, The issue, for me at least, is not AM BCB reception but short wave reception outside the ham bands, including: WWV Military stations working hams on Armed Forces Day Maritime stations such as K
Hi all, Since I started this thread a few days ago, let me try to summarize where we are. John Henry says that the RX366 is essentially the Eagle receiver, while the stock Orion/Orion II sub rx is es
Right on, Duane. If the sub rx doesn't copy the DX well, then I flip around and do it your way. 73 Ray W2RS In a message dated 5/20/2013 11:41:16 P.M. GMT Standard Time, ac5aa1@gmail.com writes: Soun
Judging from some of the comments, I must be fortunate to live in an area with no strong local signals. The only times when either receiver in my Orion II folds are when the hardware noise blanker is