For sale: like-new Model 963 25 amp switching power supply. I have two and need just one. $115.00 shipped by USPS Priority Mail ,U.S. only. (Ten Tec sells this supply for $169.00 plus shipping). Pay
For sale: like-new Ten TecModel 963 25 amp switching power supply. I have two and need just one. This supply is flawless and was used only a few hours. $95.00 shipped by USPS Priority Mail ,U.S. only
Hi Charlie, A fella up in Chicago beat you by about two minutes. If that deal falls through I'll let you know. Many thanks and 73, Craig W3CRR _______________________________________________ TenTec m
Many thanks to those who've responded to my power supply offer. The 963 has been sold. 73, Craig W3CRR _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http:/
Has anyone built a keyer into an Argosy II? If so, what circuit did you use? Thanks and 73, Craig W3CRR _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http:
I bought a new Ten Tec microphone a few months ago to use with a backup rig. I've now sold the rig (saving for an Omni VII) and don't need the mic,so: For Sale: Ten Tec Model 705 with 4-pin plug in m
The 705 microphone has been sold. Many thanks. Craig W3CRR _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tente
A few days ago I decided to build a keyer for my Argosy (I got spoiled by the one in the Pegasus). I "Googled" up a couple of easy circuits, but then discovered an eBay vendor who sells keyer kits fo
My Argosy II / Model 225 power supply combo began acting oddly tonight. On 20 meters and above, the power supply's circuit breaker is tripping when the rig is keyed -- even when working into a dummy
Ken Brown wrote: "Can you turn the TX power output down....?" Yes -- and doing so will raise the threshold of circuit breaker tripping as the power output -- and current draw -- is decreased. The pro
Thanks, Mike. I have increased the circuit breaker trip threshold temporarily ONLY as a test. It's back to its original setting now and I'l be consulting our friends at Ten Tec about this today. Good
Well, Ten Tec's official diagnosis is, "It could be anything" with a first reaction "sounds like the PA." Fair enough. Without the rig on TT's bench, it is impossible for them to pinpoint the problem
Dr.Johnson makes a good point about the possibility of stray RF tripping the magnetic circuit breaker in the power supply. I'll try a couple of shielding and bypass techniques. In answer to Don Kemp'
Thanks for the good checklist, Dan. As Mike, N4NT, suggested at the outset, the problem may very well be ALC related. The problem is not as random as it first appeared. Here's what happens: as I adva
Here's part of the SWR/Low Pass Filter board circuit description from the Argosy II manual: "PIN diodes D3 and D4 connect the antenna to the receiver input when receiving, and are back biased by a vo
There's one on eBay right now and the Ten Tec factory has a used one for sale. _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/ma
I've found a culprit in my battle with the trigger-happy circuit breaker. To recap: The magnetic circuit breaker in my Model 225 power supply trips just as my Argosy II's output reaches the ALC activ
For sale: Very lightly used Ten Tec 963 switching power supply. 12V @ 20 A. Operationally perfect. Cosmetically, blemish free except for one very small scuff on the bottom right rear corner (not visi