Have Drake TR 7 which I love and usebut want smaller, mobile and fun to use rig in first class condition. Can someone tell me good and bad point of a Tentec Scout 555. Definitely want a Tentec for 2n
When you say "mobile," do you mean you plan to run it mobile or do you mean "capable of being moved around?" The Scout is getting a little long in the tooth, the plug-in band modules are a pain to ca
I had a Scout for a few years. Used it as a backup rig on 75 meter ssb. Disadvantages are it tends to drift (there is a mod to fix this) and you are limited by the modules as to what band you operate
Thank you. this gives me a lot to consider. Probably going to take it in my car (UNMOUNTED) and set up in park next to a picnic table and send a little CW and eat a sandwich USING ANTENNA MOUNT ON BU
Frank, Several times I have almost bought a Scout, when I found the radio, could not find the modules, when I found the modules, could not find the radio. Seems to me the price of the Scouts has clim
I forgot to add - the Scout uses a lot of power, even on receive only. You would have to haul some big batteries. The Argo V is a hog on receive also and draws 7 amps on transmit. The K1 and KX1 are
Author: MICHAEL CLARKE <michaelclarke719@btinternet.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:20:24 +0000 (GMT)
How about one of the Ten-Tec QRP kits, For example 1320 for 20m, 1340 for 40m etc Neat, portable and easy on batteries 73 Mick Mi5mtc Michael Clarke 6862-1436 079-2241-`443 __________________________
/Drakes are a class by themselves, too bad they went out/ Can someone tell me good and bad point of a /The good points are simple to use, easy to read display in daylight, tune switch (10 watts) and
My experience with Scouts is that they are a reliable, fun rig to operate. They are NOT battery friendly, in my experience, starting to "complain" when the supply voltage drops much below 12VDC, and
I would only add that the rig has great sound and lots of volume. Mine is used in a Jeep, and I never have problems hearing signals on it (unlike several other rigs I have used mobile). I got mine af
My suggestion is, if you can buy it for a decent price, buy it, and make up your own mind if it fits your style.... you can always pass it along later. That is very true. Buying a used rig, you can p
I have a Scout 555 which I have used for mobile. It's a good mobile rig, small, light, easy to mount and takes litlle power. The best thing, from a mobile standpoint, is that you don't have to take y
Thank you very much Winston. This is what I needed to hear. IF you have digital camera I wonder if you could take a couple of pictures of you case. I used to use hasselblad cameras and had foam lined
I agree thanks again Frank _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
Thank you . I am sure I want one now. Just need to fined a nice one with all the modules. _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contes
Author: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:37:16 -0600
<SNIP> Far too many FT-100D lost the VHF/UHF front end from poor grounding and oscillation of the transistor. So far the FT-857D which tends to run about $699 on sale but new and about 600 used seems
Sorry, Frank. I don't have a digital camera to take a photo of my Scout. However, if you go to the Ten-Tec web site, choose used equipment, it refers you to an unofficial web site that shows photos a
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I wouldn't consider a Scout because: Old rig and you say you have trouble doing repair work Band modules are a pain to handle/store - also getting harder to find. Old technology Jumps around in frequ
I agree. I had one and sorry I sold it. The Argonaut V has a very quiet receiver. 73 Art W2NRA "Keep to the code!" http://w2nra.com/ I wouldn't consider a Scout because: Old rig and you say you have