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1. [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:40:09 -0400; I have an Argosy and think it would fun to use it as a portable rig. Has anybody built up a portable supply for it? The listed specs say it draws .5 A on RX and 9 A. Max. Is it really 2 A. total at l; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00098.html (6,739 bytes)
2. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <Mike_N4NT@charter.net>; Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:39:27 -0400; You can reduce current drain if you will use a set of unused contacts to switch the lamps off and on. If you have the digital model, there is a button to shut off the display, I think, and you can ru; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00104.html (8,211 bytes)
3. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:16:21 -0400; Mike, Thanks for the reply. I have operated QRP from the house and find that the Argosy is a workable rig even at 5 Watts. The first rig I ever used was a Argonaut so the Argosy seems to be a reasona; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00107.html (9,771 bytes)
4. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Dave Humbertson <w3np@atlanticbb.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:21:08 -0400; I have the Argosy II 525D and I can get many hours of operating at 5 watts even with the digital display and the meter lamp on. I use a 7 ah battery in a little case with a charger built in. I am not; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00108.html (8,096 bytes)
5. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: John <jh.graves@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:16:51 -0400; Dave, Thanks for jumping in. I have a battery distributor almost in my backyard (1 town over) and will have to ask him about a case like yours. I was kind of hoping for 3 hours and it sounds like I c; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00109.html (9,018 bytes)
6. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: D Finch <kq6k12@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 21:56:31 -0700; I have an old Argosy 525 (Analog). I measured the power consumption a long while ago. What I got was: Receive: 590ma Transmit low power: 2.2 amps , power into a 50 ohm dummy load was 4.5 watts Transm; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00111.html (10,639 bytes)
7. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: wa3fiy@radioadv.com; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:05:59 -0400; John and group, A few years ago I tested about a dozen rigs for use on battery, both CW and SSB where both modes were available. CW and SSB were close to the same power consumption with CW being slig; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00117.html (9,091 bytes)
8. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: "Kris Merschrod" <Kris@merschrod.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:28:46 -0700; Lee, that is very useful and interesting data. How about the ARGO V? I was disappointed to see that it requires such a large power supply - I assume for the 20 Watt output, but it seems to want "juic; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00119.html (10,570 bytes)
9. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Al Gulseth <wb5jnc@centurytel.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:38:03 -0500; John, Here's a link to the "W1PNS / WAŘITP / AB8XA Battery Life Estimator" that gives you a way to play with the numbers for your rig and battery: http://www.4sqrp.com/Battery_Capacity/index.php As n; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00120.html (9,401 bytes)
10. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: wa3fiy@radioadv.com; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:03:07 -0400; Kris, The Argonaut V under the same conditions was somewhat higher. Argonaut V 5.6A 5.1 hrs. I did the following radios: OHR 100A Century 22 Argonaut 515, pilot lamps on and off Argonaut V Argosy Arg; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00126.html (9,495 bytes)
11. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Scott Cowling <scotty@tonks.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:30:04 -0700; I have used my Argosy I (analog dial) on many a Field Day on 5W, and easily operated the entire 24 hours on batteries. I typically use a much bigger battery than needed, such as an Optima blue-top (5; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00128.html (11,002 bytes)
12. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: "Kris Merschrod" <Kris@merschrod.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:20:37 -0700; Lee, that is something - I can't believe what an energy hog it is. I would have guessed that the ARGO II would have used much more, but the processors must be humming away in the ARGO V. Many thanks,; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00130.html (10,909 bytes)
13. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Glenn AE0Q <gm5bkc@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 12:44:35 -0600; Does anyone have comparable data for the Scout 555 or Argo 556 radios? I'm surprised that they haven't been included yet. I have one of each, and they are not power misers, but the Argo isn't too bad; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00131.html (9,279 bytes)
14. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Richards <jruing@ameritech.net>; Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:31:53 -0400; What if you guys replaced the incandescent lamps with LEDs ? Would there be enough energy savings, and still enough light, to have it all ? I left my LED flashlight on for about 14 hours the other da; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00136.html (8,719 bytes)
15. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Greg S <oldlongbeard@yahoo.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:59:37 -0700 (PDT); Just an additional note for those running an Argosy Digital.... I seem to remember if you turn the rig off and then on QUICKLY, the display lights stay off. Rig operates fine. Need them back on? Tur; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00163.html (8,901 bytes)
16. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: "Mike Hyder -N4NT-" <Mike_N4NT@charter.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:06:26 -0400; Or you could just push the "DISPlay ON/off" button on the 525 Argosy II's front panel? That switch has a set of unused contacts which some use to switch the meter lamp on and off. Just an additional; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00179.html (9,617 bytes)
17. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Greg S <oldlongbeard@yahoo.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:49:51 -0700 (PDT); Good on ya, Mike! I was somehow confusing my old Argosy with the Scout. Try it on the Scout- it might work, since it lacks the aforementioned switch! Thanks for catching my failing memory (AKA blonde; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-09/msg00185.html (9,037 bytes)
18. Re: [TenTec] Argosy (I) (score: 1): Author: Phil Sussman <psussman@pactor.com>; Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:06:43 -0400; This is Phil, N8PS, and a devoted follower of audio. It may be a bit off topic, but I've got an odd problem and thought I'd run it by you. I have an SCS-PTC modem (5 pin DIN) connected to an JRC JST-; /archives//html/TenTec/2011-10/msg00007.html (8,634 bytes)

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