It would seem that the modules for the Scout/Argo would be able to be
plugged and unplugged with out problem up to the expected life of the
connectors being used. Since this is generally a specified parameter of
most connectors it would seem reasonable to assume that Ten-Tec had
selected components where this would not be a problem.
Lets say the spec is 50, 000 insertions and that it takes about 15 seconds
to do this task. This totals about 62.5 hours. Lets say a ham spends 1
percent of his time changing modules and operates 2 hours a day. That would
give the ham about 3125 days of operation before the connector failed. So,
it would seem that after 8.5 years it would be time for a new rig. What's
wrong with that? Most hams I know go through a new rig every 2 or 3 years.
Bill Ames
KB1LG
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