- 1. Re: [TenTec] Orion II Autotuner (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:32:39 -0500 (EST)
- I bought my Orion II new without the internal tuner, since it was optional. I don't know if you bought your Orion II used or not, but if so, does it have the internal tuner installed? Scott K4VWK --O
- /archives//html/TenTec/2017-02/msg00076.html (7,951 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TenTec] Scale Of Eagle Production (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:37:28 -0500 (EST)
- Why is it folks on this forum set the Icom 7300 as the standard for excellence? I compared it feature by feature to the Kenwood TS590SG to replace my Orion II, and selected the Kenwood. It has an exc
- /archives//html/TenTec/2017-02/msg00192.html (11,515 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TenTec] OT: 7300 buy back program (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:47:57 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- I concur with Jim on the Kenwood. I replaced my Orion II with a 590SG and I'm extremely pleased with it. I also read in one review the Icom 7300 has some front end overload problems. Just my two cent
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-08/msg00083.html (11,311 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TenTec] Fw: Re [Ten Tec}OT - Entry Level for Boys (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:54:32 -0400 (EDT)
- My mentor and elmer, W4KWZ (now deceased) gave me a 1939 ARRL Handbook to build a 7th grade science project; a regenerative receiver using a #30 triode in 1956 (still have it). I was hooked. Persuade
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-08/msg00206.html (10,203 bytes)
- 5. Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:57:31 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- Anyone look at the Kenwood 590SG? Just replaced my Orion II with one. Fantastic little rig & most bang for the buck I've ever seen for $1500. Scott K4VWK --Original Message--
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00104.html (9,253 bytes)
- 6. Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:28:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- Well, for 80 - 10 meters, how about a 135 foot wire dipole up about 60 feet fed with 600 ohm open wire line into a well designed truly balanced antenna tuner located right at the transceiver, as one
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-07/msg00135.html (10,476 bytes)
- 7. Re: [TenTec] TenTec parts (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:05:50 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- I think so. I don't have a restring kit for the 229A tuner. Sorry. Scott K4VWK --Original Message--
- /archives//html/TenTec/2016-04/msg00126.html (7,932 bytes)
- 8. [TenTec] Orion II Malfunction (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 13:41:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- I have an Orion II that does a master reset every time I turn it on. Anyone have suggestions on what the problem can be and/or possible fixes? Thanks. Scott K4VWK
- /archives//html/TenTec/2015-04/msg00098.html (7,400 bytes)
- 9. Re: [TenTec] Orion II Malfunction (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 13:59:42 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- Thanks, Barry. I'll contact Ten-Tec and see if they still have the battery available. 73 Scott K4VWK --Original Message--
- /archives//html/TenTec/2015-04/msg00100.html (8,784 bytes)
- 10. Re: [TenTec] Antenna help (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:40:05 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Don: I wrote an article in the November 2006 QST that covers a lot of what you are asking. You can get a copy on the ARRL website. 73. Scott K4VWK --Original Message--
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-12/msg00335.html (10,799 bytes)
- 11. Re: [TenTec] Antenna help (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:51:20 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Rick: Thanks for the info on the open wire spreaders. My supplier of 600 ohm parallel line recently passed away and his company has been shut down. I'll try your www.dx-wire.de site. The spreaders lo
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-12/msg00338.html (16,340 bytes)
- 12. Re: [TenTec] Antenna help (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:44:53 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- Thanks, Rick. I'll get back off the forum about buying the spreaders. I didn't mean to imply that weather affected the performance of 450 ohm line, but you expressed it much better than I did. It's j
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-12/msg00341.html (20,052 bytes)
- 13. Re: [TenTec] Where is TEN-TEC today? (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 19:55:57 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- Great response, John. I've been in ham radio since 1958. My first TenTec rig was an Orion I. I was so impressed I now own an Orion II, Eagle and Argonaut VI (had a Argonaut V before that). I also own
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-07/msg00787.html (14,947 bytes)
- 14. Re: [TenTec] How much for an Orion III? (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:37:27 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- Hey guys, what does this have to do with a future OIII and it's cost. As a former USAF officer in charge of intelligence security for my unit in good old south east Asia , who cares? We're dealing wi
- /archives//html/TenTec/2014-04/msg00334.html (23,034 bytes)
- 15. Re: [TenTec] Centurion cooling fan (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2013 16:51:14 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I replaced mine a few years ago with a computer box fan I had on hand that was the same size and air flow. It is almost as bad a job as it looks, but better (and cheaper) than packing the amp up and
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-12/msg00135.html (8,188 bytes)
- 16. Re: [TenTec] Wet ladderline (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:53:39 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- Good advice, Bob. I run my 600 ohm insulated open wire line straight into a balanced tuner in the shack. It works fine. I related the story a few weeks ago how a contractor tied the line to an alumin
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-08/msg00213.html (18,563 bytes)
- 17. Re: [TenTec] OT: Openwire/Window Line and Bad Wx (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 06:44:48 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- That was a great article. I'm a huge fan of open wire also. Scott K4VWK --Original Message--
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-07/msg00438.html (10,989 bytes)
- 18. Re: [TenTec] OT: Openwire/Window Line and Bad Wx (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:43:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- If you don't want to go to all the trouble, check out W&EP's 600 ohm open wire line.(http://www.trueladderline.com/). It's inexpensive and good quality. I've used it for years. Scott K4VWK --Original
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-07/msg00443.html (12,212 bytes)
- 19. Re: [TenTec] Argo V price? (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:36:48 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
- I have one in mint condx I was asking $600 for at Richmond hamfest. Lots of interest but no offers. Scott K4VWK --Original Message--
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-03/msg00143.html (7,782 bytes)
- 20. Re: [TenTec] Open wire line (score: 1)
- Author: Scott Harwood <scotthsr@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:32:39 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
- I use 600 ohm parallel line from a horizontal loop all the way into the shack to a balance tuner. A few weeks ago some guys doing work in the yard used plastic cable ties and attached the line to my
- /archives//html/TenTec/2013-02/msg00187.html (15,852 bytes)
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