Al, as one who has built a number of QRP radios (including the NorCal 38
Special, Small Wonders DSW-40, 20, 80 and Rock-Mite 40, an MFJ Cub (17
meters), a 75 meter SSB xcvr by a VE7--- (sorry, his name escapes me at the
moment) and a Ten-Tec 1330, I can say this: the Ten-Tec series is solidly
built and works well. As a matter of fact, it weighs in at *pounds* (and no
batteries!) while the others weigh just mere ounces. TT 13-- series is
meant only for the occasional, limited distance backpacker; many of the
others, especially the DSW series (no longer available, but look for a DSW
II soon!) are small, light and amazingly full featured. Of course, the TT
series is about $100 and includes the case; the DSW series was $135 with a
case. K1SWL is as dedicated a supporter of his stuff as Ten-Tec is, though,
so you won't go wrong.
Good luck!
73,
Joe, W2RBA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of wb5jnc@juno.com
> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 1:36 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] T-kit 13xx series (esp. 1340) opinions?
>
>
> Greetings all,
>
> I know there have been some posts on this subject over the past
> few years, but I would like to hear pros & cons on the 13xx
> T-Kits, especially the 1340, including comparisons to competitive
> products such as the Red Hot series, Small Wonder Labs SWs, MFJ
> Cub, OHR, etc. Also, I would like to see if anyone has a 13xx
> (pref. 1340) they would allow to be "evaluated" -- or I might
> even consider purchase of either a built, partially built, or
> unbuilt unit if the price is right. (There is a motive to my
> madness -- e-mail me offline if you want details. But just
> remember, curiosity killed the cat, HI HI!!!)
>
> TNX/73, Al
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