I believe the Argo V DOES use diode switching. The
pin diodes used are exotic 1N4007. Don't laugh
apparently these off the shelf diodes have PIN diode
characteristics.
73,
Rick
VE7TK
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Subject: Re: [TenTec] OMNI VII QSK users with good
ears....
From: ron
Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2007 09:51:21 -0500
On Sat, 2007-12-08 at 21:41 -0600, Duane Calvin wrote:
> I'm trying to think of a modern Ten-Tec radio that
doesn't use a relay for
> T/R switching, and can't think of one!
>
well in defense, I always thought they used diodes or
"electronic
switching" for that "smooth, clean QSK" they are
famous for.
I am gonna look in me 516 and surprise meself! (smile)
Ron, wb1hga
"the 516 is really a keeper"
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