No disrespect intended but for a first rig I'm not certain a QRP rig is the way to go. I have operated many different qrp stations including some of the fine gear from Small Wonder and Oak Hill but I
It looks like the Omni D was built between 1978 and 1980, about the time when I discovered 10 meters after getting on the air in 1976. Way back then activity on 10 meters was centered on 28.600. Thos
Ten-Tec Omni VI, S/N 12AI0062, with option 1 installed. Just back from Ten-Tec with everything checked. Has 1.8 Khz and 500 Hz optional filters, and a 500 Hz filter in the NAR position. It was sent t
I have an Omni 546 D Variant, I think, available if you want one for a spare parts bin, or to restore. This was my primary station for 15 years, and found it to be a great rig, but mine has now died
Hey Frankie I have a Ten Tec cup on my desk at work that might be what you seek. My direct email is W5EN at hotmail dot com. Drop me a line, I'll look at work tomorrow andsee if it is an old or new o
This might be a good time for my "why CW" take. If you wish to work DX, but only have room for a minimal station, then CW is the best option. I'm over 250 countries worked with only a ground mounted
I've never heard an analog signal go "R2D2" when the through-put is too slow. _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mai
A non-ham coworker was recently given some ham gear because he works at a radio station. This gear included a Ten Tec Paragon that I am attempting to get working, with little luck. I have a couple of
I've had a ticket since 1976 and this year will be my first time at Dayton! I am pumpedfor the event and plan on enjoying all of the displays from vendors even if they are scalled back to a degree. 7
Any bites on this radio? If you are looking for a field radio I have an HB1B this is 6 months old that is surplus to my needs. I'd have to sell that radio anyway before making an offer on yours, but
Casual contester and DXer here and I must say this thread is one of the most interesting reads on any of my subscribed threads in a long time. I've read each post and learned a bunch about contest an
I need a cabinet part for the Paragon that I recently rescued from an estate. I'm seeking the brown colored somewhat triangle shaped part that installs on the side of the radio between the face plate
Hey Neil, when you say that you, "went to try your first CW contact.." does that mean you have made SSB contacts with the Argonaut? In other words is the power output the same rather low number in bo
Good Post! 73 de W5EN Steve _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec