Hi Guys,
I guess "drifting problem" was not a good selection of words to describe the
Scouts much documented transmitted frequency step problem.
The processor corrects the freqency for changes in the PTO and when running
high speed CW (over 15 wpm) the CW note changes on TX. I have heard it on
almost every scout I have worked. Its not enough of a change to move outside
of the passband of a narrow (250hz) RX station but definitely a pitch change
occurs. And I have heard it on both 555 & 556 models. Its still a great
rig!!
Bill K2rig
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronnie Zoerb" <r.zoerb@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Ten Tec Reflector" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 11:21 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Field Day GOTA Station - Scout Drifting!
> Sorry to hear about your "drifting problem" Bill. Have not experienced
that
> with my 2 TT # 555 Scouts or either of the 2 TT # 556 Argos. Doubt very
> seriously you could pick them out of a crowd as long as sufficient voltage
> is supplied.
>
> I believe a Scout or Argo either one would make an excellent FD GOTA
> station for CW or SSB. Very much under rated and reasonably priced
equipment
> that is built to last in the field, mobile or on the bench.
>
> IMHO. 73 Ron KI0II
>
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