Wasn't that one of the features that Ten Tec built into the Argo V; the
ability to send CW with the PTT in case you forgot to pack the key or
paddle?
Bob WB2VUF
RaySoifer@cs.com wrote:
> Bob Stephens <bstephens1@mindspring.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Well yes ... a tune button would be nice. On the other hand --- I assume
>>the Argo V has separate connections for a paddle and a straight key? Why
>>not dust off your old J-38 and use it as a "tune" button?
>>
>>73
>
>
> There is no separate connection for a paddle and a straight key. You can use
> a straight key by plugging it into the paddle jack and turning the keyer off.
> To get a "tune" signal with a paddle connected, just key the mic PTT switch
> with the Argonaut in the CW position.
>
> 73,
>
> Ray W2RS
>
>>Bob KB1CIW
>>Corsair/Scout
>>
>>
>>At 03:24 PM 2/28/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>>
>>>Okay folks.
>>>Just received my new play toy ... Argonaut V. Have owned a lot of Ten
>>>Tec Rigs in the past. Everyone that I can remember has a "TUNE" button
>>>or switch. Where is it on the Argonaut V? I can get a steady carrier by
>>>turning off the keyer and holding one side of the paddle, but that is a
>>>pain to go thru every time I change bands and need to retune my antenna.
>>>I looked in the manual (almost as hard as asking for highway directions)
>>>but did not find it. There is a "Tone" button, only one letter off, but
>>>apparently that is enough for it to not work as a "TUNE" button. Tnx for
>>>you help. 73/Crit
>>>
>>>
>>>
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