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[TenTec] Paragon vs Paragon II

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Subject: [TenTec] Paragon vs Paragon II
From: wb9iog@revealed.net (MIKE SOUHRADA)
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 00:41:48 -0500
Steve Ellington wrote:
> 
> The original Paragon used a standard 9v battery to retain memory and tended
> not to last very long. The P2 used a more modern disc type battery and
> seldom needed changing. The P1 was known for PLL unlocking problems. This
> was cured in the P2. I think the price difference is worth it.
> Steve Ellington N4LQ.
Folks
What was the generic "cure"? major design or what?
Disc = 3.2v MP chip major change? Sounds much different. 

Somewhere in my files is a battery mod I believe it's on the
"unofficial" Ten Tec
site for the details. Look under "mods".

Enjoyed the comments here, keep them coming. I picked up a damaged unit
and am working on it now.
Not ready to power up yet; was in a flood. But looking better all the
time.

> > I've never owned or operated either rig; would someone be kind enough to
> > explain the differences in the two? If there is a website somewhere that

There is an ARRL Review for the 585. QST May 1988 pg36. I don't think
they did
one on the II version. 

> > I notice that the PII's are much less common and priced quite a bit
> higher;

> > Travis N5AY
Mike
Iowa

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