- 101. Re: [TenTec] 95% Shield (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 07:55:29 -0400
- That's a pretty tough question to answer as variations in transmitter and amp performance, antenna setup, and characteristics of the neighbor's TV are all probably more significant that the shielding
- /archives//html/TenTec/2008-05/msg00281.html (9,916 bytes)
- 102. Re: [TenTec] rs232 port wont worŽk at paragon I (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:35:32 -0500
- Hello, Marc. I have a 585 Paragon with a Geihl chip and the RS-232 board and they work just fine together. The only difference is that the Geihl chip requires sending <ENTER> before and after frequen
- /archives//html/TenTec/2008-01/msg00223.html (8,624 bytes)
- 103. Re: [TenTec] paragon PLL error - Help me decide! (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:03:50 -0500
- There is a nice website with some pictures of a similar repair. You can see it at: http://unicorn-meadow.co.uk/radio/Paragon.html No substitute for also having a copy of the excellent manual, though,
- /archives//html/TenTec/2008-01/msg00364.html (9,450 bytes)
- 104. Re: [TenTec] funny display symbol on paragon (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:57:28 -0500
- Sounds like you may have the Geihl chip in that radio, which is a nice upgrade. The Geihl version provides band-stacking registers to allow instant changes to the last frequency and mode used on each
- /archives//html/TenTec/2008-01/msg00374.html (9,075 bytes)
- 105. Re: [TenTec] ot Nighthawks (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:52:28 -0500
- The Nighthawks gave up in frustration with the poor propagation and foreign broadcast. Mary (N3YL) and others periodically mention that they're watching conditions and want to start it back up one da
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-11/msg00620.html (7,561 bytes)
- 106. Re: [TenTec] paragon or paragon II - what would you choose? (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 09:53:40 -0400
- Just to drop in here with a few comments...I believe the RF portions of the Paragon and Paragon II are virtually identical. The main differences are as follows: 1. The standard equipment provided wit
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-10/msg00165.html (10,657 bytes)
- 107. Re: [TenTec] Geil Chip (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:29:22 -0400
- The Giehl chip is only used in the original 585 Paragon. It provides most of the operational features that are standard with the Paragon II, including one-button band changes, band stacking registers
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-09/msg00225.html (7,869 bytes)
- 108. Re: [TenTec] Paragon, computer & CW Keying (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:56:31 -0400
- I also have a Paragon connected to a computer for logging (using Hyperlog, not Logger 32) and for control using a homebrew program. I have no problems dropping dits at 30 wpm when connected, but I ha
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-08/msg00276.html (9,175 bytes)
- 109. Re: [TenTec] 60 mtrs (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2007 07:44:21 -0400
- Listening now at about 1130 UTC and 2 channels are busy. Almost always hear someone in the morning on weekends or in the afternoons and evenings any day. Are you listening on USB? Remember, this band
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-07/msg00005.html (7,641 bytes)
- 110. Re: [TenTec] 60 Meters (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:58:50 -0400
- Well, there ya' go! Looks like you're only listening for activity on one actual 60M channel. Try retuning to the tuning frequencies Jim posted, below, and give a listen. I just listened in on my Para
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-07/msg00024.html (9,582 bytes)
- 111. Re: [TenTec] Paragon (585) question (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:31:48 -0400
- My 585 Paragon does not exhibit the problem you describe, so I would say your situation is not typical. Check the connectors to the front panel and see if perhaps a ground is loose or something, perh
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-07/msg00236.html (8,447 bytes)
- 112. Re: [TenTec] Gheil chipped Paragon and Logger 32 (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:21:35 -0500
- Yes, the Geihl chip changes the command sequence for changing frequency to require an <enter> both before and after the digits, the same as when entering a frequency from the front panel. This is nee
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-02/msg00155.html (8,505 bytes)
- 113. Re: [TenTec] PARAGON Keying problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:09:49 -0500
- I think you've hit on the problem. I have seen RF in the shack lock the Paragon in transmit, and the power supply issue sounds like you were drawing excess current as well (is that a TT supply? If no
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-02/msg00296.html (9,686 bytes)
- 114. Re: [TenTec] Paragon II question (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:46:47 -0500
- The Paragon II was basically an updated version that included many of the optional features of the original as standard, such as the RS-232 computer interface. Additionally, and more to the point, it
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-02/msg00353.html (10,675 bytes)
- 115. Re: [TenTec] Paragon: Too low power (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:07:52 -0500
- You seem to have an unusual problem, Alec. It might be helpful to also email service@tentec.com and see if they could help with your question. Is the only problem that it is a bit low in power output
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-02/msg00367.html (8,187 bytes)
- 116. Re: [TenTec] bought a Paragon (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:37:37 -0500
- Congrats on the new radio! I hope you enjoy your Paragon as much as I like mine. About the only thing to check will be the 9v battery. See if the recharging mod has been done and use the appropriate
- /archives//html/TenTec/2007-01/msg00244.html (8,351 bytes)
- 117. Re: [TenTec] Omni VI computer interface question (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2006 06:39:34 -0500
- On my 585 Paragon with the RS-232 board the Rxdata and Txdata lines are crossed from one end of the cable to the other. Mine was wired just like the manual and works fine, but I think a standard null
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-11/msg00171.html (8,156 bytes)
- 118. Re: [TenTec] This and That! (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:08:32 -0400
- While I do not have an Orion (still amazed and happy with my Paragon and Triton), I can appreciate the frustration of those that have these new radios. While not a Ten Tec, I have another top-end rig
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-07/msg00328.html (12,012 bytes)
- 119. Re: [TenTec] Paragon memory loss ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:18:21 -0400
- Do you have a voice board installed in your Paragon? That board can run the battery down unless a simple fix (adding a diode) is performed. Second, are you sure yours has the charging circuit for the
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-07/msg00329.html (9,092 bytes)
- 120. Re: [TenTec] Just noticed ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Vic Klein" <vhklein@ptd.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:44:40 -0400
- The Paragon was, I believe, the first Ten Tec transceiver to have AM receive, useful to listen to SW broadcasts on the general coverage receiver. AM transmit capability was one of the changes added t
- /archives//html/TenTec/2006-06/msg00170.html (9,057 bytes)
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