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121. Re: [TenTec] TEN-TEC QRP Rig Sale (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:58:43 -0400; Thanks, guys, I'm leaning toward the 4030. The sale price does look attractive. Since my youth I've generally avoided 20 meters. 20 m was the province of the big guns and I got my start in 1967 when; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00149.html (11,031 bytes)
122. Re: [TenTec] TEN-TEC QRP Rig Sale (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:09:10 -0400; Yes, I'm looking at the TT 80 meter QRP kit, too. I like building kits. I can get on 80 QRP with the Century 22, but I don't consider it a portable. I used to hear lots of activity on 3686 kHz, a pop; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-04/msg00217.html (12,981 bytes)
123. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the Field (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:29:12 -0400; John: Make a reel-out dipole with a couple of those camper's clothesline reels or carpenter's chalk line reels. Just remove the string and replace it with wire. Another good antenna is an end-fed hal; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00259.html (9,816 bytes)
124. Re: [TenTec] Sticking meter on Argosy 525 (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:45:13 -0400; Another technique to remove any debris that may be causing the meter to stick, is to cut a tiny strip of double-sided (sticky on both sides) scotch tape. Holding the tape with tweezers, work it in be; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00270.html (10,082 bytes)
125. Re: [TenTec] Using an Argosy in the Field (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:07:30 -0400; Another idea for a mast is the telescoping painter's poles, available in various lengths in any hardware or home improvement store. I bet if you bonded the telescoping sections together with braid an; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-03/msg00271.html (11,896 bytes)
126. Re: [TenTec] New Products Available for Sale at TenTec (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:34:40 -0500; I hope that the 539 will include the 60 meter channels, now that CW and digital modes are allowed there! 73, Bob WB2VUF Chris, K4RCH -- Back at the 12th annual Hamfest, TenTec announced several new p; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-02/msg00025.html (10,309 bytes)
127. Re: [TenTec] 600 Meters, anyone? (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:45:17 -0500; Well, since the power level is 1 or 5 W, it would probably be a T-kit. For a receiver, a direct conversion kit would do or an AM broadcast radio detuned and fitted with a BFO. (I'm a bit miffed by th; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-02/msg00256.html (9,324 bytes)
128. Re: [TenTec] Best HF Travel Rig (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:51:09 -0500; My vacation rig for cabin camping is a TT Scout. The Scout, mic, key, band modules, power cable and Ten Tec power supply (the TPS P-11) all fit in an attache style tool chest purchased for $20 from H; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-02/msg00330.html (12,127 bytes)
129. Re: [TenTec] SWR meter glitch on Scout 555 (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:51:15 -0500; Casey: What is the meter doing on receive, with no antenna connected? 73, Bob WB2VUF My Scout's meter is behaving strangely. Actually, I think the meter is OK, but the supporting circuitry is on the; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-01/msg00007.html (8,481 bytes)
130. Re: [TenTec] OT: swapping a Tantalum for a Electrolytic (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:21:42 -0500; I replaced several of the Aluminum electrolytics on the PLL boards in my Paragon with tantalums. I found that the Aluminum electrolytics were microphonic. 73, Bob WB2VUF Yes, you can freely substitut; /archives//html/TenTec/2012-01/msg00127.html (8,686 bytes)
131. Re: [TenTec] Tuner stiff on Century 21 (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:26:54 -0500; Ye, the rebuild is not difficult. Make sure that your work space is well-illuminated. Do the work in a pan or tray to avoid losing the small parts. The Ten Tec instructions are good, and they even fu; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-12/msg00063.html (10,068 bytes)
132. Re: [TenTec] century22 mrf476 equivalent (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:05:46 -0500; Carlos: Ten Tec replaced the drivers and finals with 2SC1969, but this transistor is also obsolete but still available from RF Parts Co. http://www.rfparts.com/transistors_2SC.html#2sc1969 73, Bob WB; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-12/msg00115.html (8,352 bytes)
133. Re: [TenTec] QRP transceivers (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:05:41 -0500; I'm sure that the Elecraft KX3 is their own design. I would make three observations: 1. My personal preference would be for an American kit radio over a Chinese assembled radio. For me, building it i; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-12/msg00236.html (11,716 bytes)
134. Re: [TenTec] A CENTURY 22 (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:42:01 -0500; Dave: The complete manual is available for download from the Ten Tec web site. Here is the link: http://www.tentec.com/pages/Obsolete-Manual-Downloads.html Just select "579 manual" 73, Bob WB2VUF On; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-11/msg00096.html (8,159 bytes)
135. Re: [TenTec] How do you remove the Corsair II Tuning Knob? (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:46:34 -0400; I believe that the knob was designed by Ten Tec. They have their own in-house die making and injection molding capability. Plus, you will notice that the shaft diameter is not the standard 1/4 inch.; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-10/msg00220.html (12,782 bytes)
136. Re: [TenTec] Solving PTO drift (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:07:23 -0400; Andrew: It could be the BFO crystal or associated trimmer caps on Double Sideband Generator Board, but most likely it is the PTO itself. Your best bet is to tinker with the value of C9 on the foil si; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00091.html (10,265 bytes)
137. Re: [TenTec] Solving PTO drift (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:10:16 -0400; Andrew: That sounds more like frequency jumps, not drift. In that case I would look for a cold solder joint or get a PTO rebuild kit from Ten Tec. 73, Bob WB2VUF On 9/4/2011 9:40 AM, Andrew Moore wro; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00092.html (13,463 bytes)
138. Re: [TenTec] FINGER TIGHT PL259 (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:29:04 -0400; I, too, use only Amphenol or other name brands like Kings. There are a lot of cheap import PL-259s out there that are just plain no good. I remember some that had plastic insulators which melted when; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-07/msg00183.html (9,191 bytes)
139. Re: [TenTec] Argonaut 515 value? (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:37:48 -0400; I, too, would walk away from it, unless its really, really cheap. Even if there is no visible tar film on it from smoking, it will still stink inside and it will take you some work to clean it. The c; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-07/msg00186.html (10,713 bytes)
140. Re: [TenTec] Corsair II U10 Problems (score: 1): Author: Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:37:58 -0400; Jerry: You're right. I hadn't bothered to do the math. I don't have experience with the AADE displays, but they look like quality products. I'm tempted to try one with my Century 22 or with my Heath; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-06/msg00005.html (16,433 bytes)

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