I have the manual now. Thanks to those who helped out. The 229 is
fast becoming my favorite tuner.
Vy 73,
doug
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3. Re: Omni VII Rack Mount (Fernando Quinones)
4. Ten Tec Argonaut V for sale (Dave)
5. Re: RIT/XIT problem solved!!!!!!!!!!! (n4py@arrl.net)
6. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (Ken Scheper)
7. Ten-Tec used/demo list October 1, 2008
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:58:32 -0700
From: Fernando Quinones <n2fq@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [TenTec] Omni VII Rack Mount
To: TenTec@yahoogroups.com
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Hello.
Anyone know if the Rack Mount Kit for the Omni will work with
the Jupiter?
I see from the specs that:
(HxWxD) Omni Vll is (5.0x12.0x14.75)
Jupiter is (5.0x12.125x13)
tnx.
Fernando N2FQ
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:21:39 -0500
From: "Speer, Doug" <Doug.Speer@FairbanksMorse.com>
Subject: [TenTec] Model 229 Antenna Tuner manual
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
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I'm looking for a manual for the Ten-Tec Model 229 antenna tuner. Does
anyone have a scanned (.PDF or .TIF) file of the manual you could e-mail
me.
Doug, W9PN
Janesville, WI
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4. Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (wo8l@aol.com)
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7. Re: Ten Tec 40th Keyer Paddels (Bill Miner)
8. Re: Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter (John T. Fleming)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:18:59 -0400
From: RaySoifer@cs.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ashing for advise please!
To: tentec@contesting.com (Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment)
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I have had good results with the Hy-Gain AV-640. It requires no guys,
at least for those of us who don't live in the hurricane belt (winds of
70-75 mph or less) and is designed to be mounted at least 8 ft above
ground. Mine is on a 10 ft pipe mast.
73 Ray W2RS
"John" <brazos@rochester.rr.com> wrote:
I have good luck in the past with two verticals Gap and butternut my
advise
would be keep them on the ground and run at least 8 or 10 ground plane
wires
in length according to the manufacture . ?I wouldn't take anything from
mfg
if they gave it to me ! ?good luck John kb2huk
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Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 10:00 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ashing for advise please!
I have a Cushcraft R-8 vertical.
?http://www.cushcraft.com/amateur/r8.htm
I have been very happy with it.
15' above the ground on the back of my garage.
See reviews at:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/804
73, Steve WB3LGC
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Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:17 AM
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Subject: [TenTec] Ashing for advise please!
I have just complected a move to eastern Tennessee from my mountain
top
on the raged edge of paradise in Colorado. ?In preparation for the
move
I went off the air a bit more than 3 years ago.
Upon arrival in Tennessee I quickly figured out the slick real estate
agents and their push to sell property with restrictions. ?I found a
place with no restrictions, but then had to do the remodeling
routine.
(Ya all know how that goes with the misses!) ?So now ?I am ready to
get
back on the air with the TT gear. (Omni 6+, Orion, etc.)
I have plenty of room for the tower and wires, but also have a couple
other projects before I get to the heavy tower stuff. ?I have been
looking through QST and on the web at vertical antennas. ?Because of
not
wanting to put out ground radials, and the NEED to get back on the
air I
have been looking at the GAP, HiGain and MFJ verticals. ?I am open to
considering anything else that may be out there.
So! ?The question: ?What advise or recommendation do you have for me
on
the selection of a no counterpoise vertical I should buy?
TNX es 73s
de
WA0BAG
Paul K.
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:40:24 -0500
From: Tim Randa <tranda@cox.net>
Subject: [TenTec] Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus
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Anyone know the relay switching speed of the 6+? I want to use it with a
non TT amp that is not set up to use the tx in/out jack on the radio.
Is the relay output jack on the radio quick enough to run a qsk amp? I
have the amp switching around 3ms. Has anyone built a interface box that
can be fed with the tx in/out jacks that outputs into a rca jack for the
amp relay?
Just looking for options
Amp is a ALS 600 with the QSK mod
Thanks in advance
de Tim K?FL
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:15:26 -0500
From: "CSM\(r\) Gary Huber" <glhuber@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
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The TXEN TXOUT jacks are for a keying loop..... think "a series of
contact closures to enable the transceiver to go into transmit". most
likely either the QSK mod will work with the TT keying loop or you can
add a reed relay to pull the amp into transmit.
The relay output jack is just a NO contact that closes when the Omni is
put into transmit by PTT or VOX. It is not designed for QSK switching.
73 & DX
Gary AB9M
http://www.csm-gh.com/AB9M-Shack.htm
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From: "Tim Randa" <tranda@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 12:40 PM
To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Subject: [TenTec] Switching speed of a Omni 6 plus
Anyone know the relay switching speed of the 6+? I want to use it with
a
non TT amp that is not set up to use the tx in/out jack on the radio.
Is the relay output jack on the radio quick enough to run a qsk amp? I
have the amp switching around 3ms. Has anyone built a interface box
that
can be fed with the tx in/out jacks that outputs into a rca jack for
the
amp relay?
Just looking for options
Amp is a ALS 600 with the QSK mod
Thanks in advance
de Tim K?FL
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:13:58 -0400
From: wo8l@aol.com
Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
To: TenTec@contesting.com
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Hi,
I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
PLD change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
easily.? I found the instructions clear and accurate.
Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
CW in any case.
Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
know which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
opinion and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
rain here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
for sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
73s,
Rick
WO8L
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:25:33 -0400 (EDT)
From: Henry Mackey <kb9cqo@embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>
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Rick,
Thank you for your report to the group.
Can I take it then that you did not change your green screen for the
blue one? If this is so, would you be so kind as to provide your opinion
as to why you did not?
I am in the process of purchasing both, but am considering on not
replacing the green screen. This is the basis for my question.
73 de Henry/N9HM
N9HM@arrl.net
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:38:48 -0400
From: <n4py@arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Message-ID: <F02D432990A04291BDE7054A1E0A9811@Carl>
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I do not have the new memory chip in my Jupiter. I installed the PLD
update
and then installed version 1.30. It does not have the CW keyboard
feature
or CW decoder in it. I thought I could load 1.30 to get the CW keyboard
and
decoder and lose AM and FM, and then go back to 1.29 if I wanted AM and
FM.
But both versions have AM and FM and no CW keyboard or decoder. Has
anybody
been successful getting the CW decoder and keyboard working without
getting
the new memory chip? What am I missing?
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Drive
Bell Mountain
Hays, NC 28635
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To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
Hi,
I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
PLD
change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
easily.? I
found the instructions clear and accurate.
Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
CW
in any case.
Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
know
which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
opinion
and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
rain
here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
for
sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
73s,
Rick
WO8L
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:55:03 -0800
From: "Bill Miner" <wg6h@pacbell.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec 40th Keyer Paddels
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
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I received S/N T 072 today.
As Jim observed, it was well packed and triple boxed for shipping.
The Ten-Tec logo is facing the correct direction as far as I am
concerned
but it is a slightly crooked plastic glue-on part. For the price, I
expected something better.
I have two other bencher paddles that have a smooth crisp feel and I
love
them. After spending a lot of time trying to adjust the new T-T paddle
to
get the same results I find that there is something different. The feel
is
"OK" but I do not love it.
Yes this is very subjective and YMMV.
Bill - K6WLM
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From: "Jim WA9YSD" <wa9ysd@yahoo.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:21 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Key Paddels
UPS emailed me that it was being shipped. I received the email 2 days
before I received the package. The package was 8 1/2 by 11 by 3 1/2
inches. A box was inside. Foam peanuts surrounded it. The inside
box
had another box on the inside. The paddles were surrounded by a cut
out
card board so it would not rattle or move around. Foam pads were on
ether
side of the paddles to prevent further movement. The paddles were
inside
a plastic bag. Very professional packaging job and handling,
Shipping
weight of the package was 4 lbs.
Spade and lugs are mounted for cable connections. Just slip them off
solder wires to them and slip them on. DO NOT have to take the posts
off
to make connections easy to swap wires.
Ten Tec produced this and shipped this as if I was a VIP, a class act
job.
Thank you Ten Tec !
Keep The Faith, Jim K9TF/WA9YSD
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:40:43 -0400
From: "John T. Fleming" <W3GQJ@embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
Message-ID: <5B9A783F690E451BA4A1B956253FDC14@Core2BigToy>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Carl,
I am another person who had a problem loading the new RUF file. It
loaded
in about 23 seconds, but then the program never ran to do the balance of
the
work. The-Tec is sending me the "GO" chip to temporarily install to
update
the radio and then I can replace it with the new chip I bought from
them. I
notice in the directory 538v1300.ruf and 538cwv1010.ruf. I could not
find
anywhere what they are for except possibly doing what you are trying to
do.
The 538kbd.ruf is about twice the size of the other two files. Do you
or
anyone know what the 2 other RUF files are for? Thanks.
73,
John
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From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of n4py@arrl.net
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 8:39 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
I do not have the new memory chip in my Jupiter. I installed the PLD
update
and then installed version 1.30. It does not have the CW keyboard
feature
or CW decoder in it. I thought I could load 1.30 to get the CW keyboard
and
decoder and lose AM and FM, and then go back to 1.29 if I wanted AM and
FM.
But both versions have AM and FM and no CW keyboard or decoder. Has
anybody
been successful getting the CW decoder and keyboard working without
getting
the new memory chip? What am I missing?
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Drive
Bell Mountain
Hays, NC 28635
----- Original Message -----
From: <wo8l@aol.com>
To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
Hi,
I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
PLD
change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
easily.? I
found the instructions clear and accurate.
Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
CW
in any case.
Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
know
which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
opinion
and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
rain
here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
for
sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
73s,
Rick
WO8L
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:48:56 -0400
From: <n4py@arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Message-ID: <EA8790CB4B0F49B1868B8D3C23D89991@Carl>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
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The 538v1300.ruf file is for Jupiters that have the extra memory and it
has
both personalities in it. The 538cwv1010.ruf file is the CW personality
for
Jupiters that have the old memory chip like mine. But the update
program
will not load 538cwv1010.ruf in my Jupiter for some unknown reason.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Drive
Bell Mountain
Hays, NC 28635
----- Original Message -----
From: "John T. Fleming" <W3GQJ@embarqmail.com>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 9:40 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
Carl,
I am another person who had a problem loading the new RUF file. It
loaded
in about 23 seconds, but then the program never ran to do the balance
of
the
work. The-Tec is sending me the "GO" chip to temporarily install to
update
the radio and then I can replace it with the new chip I bought from
them.
I
notice in the directory 538v1300.ruf and 538cwv1010.ruf. I could not
find
anywhere what they are for except possibly doing what you are trying
to
do.
The 538kbd.ruf is about twice the size of the other two files. Do you
or
anyone know what the 2 other RUF files are for? Thanks.
73,
John
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of n4py@arrl.net
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 8:39 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
I do not have the new memory chip in my Jupiter. I installed the PLD
update
and then installed version 1.30. It does not have the CW keyboard
feature
or CW decoder in it. I thought I could load 1.30 to get the CW
keyboard
and
decoder and lose AM and FM, and then go back to 1.29 if I wanted AM
and
FM.
But both versions have AM and FM and no CW keyboard or decoder. Has
anybody
been successful getting the CW decoder and keyboard working without
getting
the new memory chip? What am I missing?
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Drive
Bell Mountain
Hays, NC 28635
----- Original Message -----
From: <wo8l@aol.com>
To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 7:13 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
Hi,
I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.?
The
PLD
change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
easily.?
I
found the instructions clear and accurate.
Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch
this
weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle
on CW
in any case.
Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
know
which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
opinion
and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
rain
here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
for
sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
73s,
Rick
WO8L
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:50:14 -0400
From: "jmalloy" <jmalloy@stny.rr.com>
Subject: [TenTec] Orion (original) For Sale
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Message-ID: <12788E826DF44C9F9987DCAB32613039@mozart>
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For Sale: Orion (the original version) with antenna tuner (the LDG
internal
Orion tuner) and 705 microphone. This rig has the modifications
suggested by
Ten-Tec for the band scope (done by me). Rig is a 9.5 out of 10 and
comes
with the Ten-Tec additional parts bag and manual. All this can be yours
for
the amazing low price of $2300 plus shipping!
I'm letting it go due to financial exigencies. Currently in use; if
you'd
like to hear it on the air, let me know and we can arrange a sked if the
aether allows.
73,
Joe, W2RBA
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:38:00 -0700
From: Fernando Quinones <n2fq@sbcglobal.net>
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Never mind.
TT says the holes and color don't match.
sri for the bw.
On Sep 30, 2008, at 10:58 AM, Fernando Quinones wrote:
Hello.
Anyone know if the Rack Mount Kit for the Omni will work with
the Jupiter?
I see from the specs that:
(HxWxD) Omni Vll is (5.0x12.0x14.75)
Jupiter is (5.0x12.125x13)
tnx.
Fernando N2FQ
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:06:42 -0500
From: Dave <dbp@tds.net>
Subject: [TenTec] Ten Tec Argonaut V for sale
To: Tentec reflector <tentec@contesting.com>
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Ten Tec Argonaut V HF all mode rig with accessory hand mic, fan kit,
DIN (dongle) cable, DC power cord, and manual. Like new, non smoking
environment, not a scratch. Email for pictures. $650 shipped CONUS.
Reply off line at k1opq@arrl.net
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:01:56 -0400
From: <n4py@arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RIT/XIT problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
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John,
It's been a little while now. Are you still sure you have fixed your
RIT
problem?
73,
Carl Moreschi N4PY
121 Little Bell Drive
Bell Mountain
Hays, NC 28635
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From: "John T. Fleming" <W3GQJ@embarqmail.com>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 5:49 PM
Subject: [TenTec] RIT/XIT problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!
I took my Orion apart again today. My first experience with the
problem
was
in September, 2004. Many times I had soldered the encoder pins
thinking
it
fixed the problem. A year later it would come back and be temperature
sensitive. Solder pins again and problem would quit. About three
months
ago I had the problem again and soldered pins. A week later it was
back.
So in frustration, I decided to master this challenge.
I removed the logic and display board today. Before I removed it, I
gently
pulled on the logic board and could make the problem appear. I then
pushed
on the board and the problem disappeared.
After I removed the board and carefully looked at the pins, pins 3 and
4
of
J8 did not have any scratch insertion marks on them. I looked closer
under
a magnifying glass on noticed that pins 3 and 4 were slightly out of
alignment. They were bent about 1/32 toward the display screen. I
took a
picture with digital camera and the misalignment is visible. (I am
sending
a copy to Ten-Tec for their files.) Using my finger nail, I bent pins
3
and
4 away from the display until they lined up with the other pins. I
then
remounted the logic board / display board and then tried flexing the
logic
board again. This time I had no problem. Evidently the female
connector
sockets only have contacts on one side because of small size.
If the RIT/XIT quits before I "check out," I will let the list know.
But
I
plan to try to reach the nineties which means I will probably have a
different rig by then! :=}
Thank you everyone who sent me their observation and John, K1ESE, who
worked
on his rig this weekend and confirmed that the problem was in the area
of
the "B" ribbon cable.
73,
John
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:08:40 -0400
From: "Ken Scheper" <kenshep@one.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
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Can someone give ALL of us Jupiter owners a ...1,2,3...process. All of
this
PLD file stuff, etc.. doesn't get it.
I'd like a definite procedure list from Ten-Tec on how it works, and
needs
to be done. I'm hearing horror stories about blank screens, etc...
Too
many variables for me to be comfortable with.
Do I need to download direct? If so, how? Give me a procedure list.
(e.g.plug A into B, do this or that, hit this button, etc...) Let's make
it
user friendly, not a darn puzzle.
Lets dumb it down a bit for us non-computer techies.... I will take the
step, but only when I know I won't screw my radio up. I've just
recovered
from an IE8 debacle....FYI... don't load the 8 Beta! Some sites want
it,
but the normal sites don't, and won't support it. What a mess!
73
Ken
Ken Scheper
President
KS Consulting, Ltd.
Tel. 513-490-1633
Fax 513-598-6887
ksconsultingLtd.com
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From: <wo8l@aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 19:13
Subject: [TenTec] Successful Upgrade of Old Jupiter
Hi,
I finished the upgrade of my 2001 Jupiter today with no problems.? The
PLD
change went smoothly and then the new chip from Ten Tec went in
easily.? I
found the instructions clear and accurate.
Above a certain S-level, the decoder works well.? The only glitch this
weekend was the RTTY contest, which would have been tough to handle on
CW
in any case.
Anyway, I am satisfied very much with the upgrade.?
I am saving money for a new OMNI VII or a used original Orion.? Don't
know
which is the better buy, but I'm sure people on this board have an
opinion
and I'd be interesting in knowing your views.
Could not make it to the Ten Tec Hamfest this weekend due to lots of
rain
here in North Carolina and a tight work schedule.? Next year again,
for
sure when I pick up that new OMNI VII.
73s,
Rick
WO8L
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:06:08 -0400
From: Ten-Tec Amateur Radio Sales <sales@tentec.com>
Subject: [TenTec] Ten-Tec used/demo list October 1, 2008
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec@contesting.com>,
sales@tentec.com
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Current as of October 1, 2008
The following is available as used equipment direct
from Ten-Tec. 30 day warranty, 10 day trial period, shipping
is additional. Exception: used linears warrantied 30 days
except for final tubes which carry no warranty. Used items
often sell quickly. Please make sure we have the item in stock
before sending payment. (800) 833-7373 8-5:30 Eastern M-F.
Ten-Tec takes trade-ins direct of modern used Ten-Tec gear on our used,
demo and new equipment.
We are now also able to take trade-ins of Icom, Kenwood, and Yaesu
transceivers on Ten-Tec equipment via an agreement we have with The Ham
Station of Evansville, IN. Contact us via email at sales@tentec.com or
(800) 833-7373 or The Ham Station at (800) 729-4373 or
sales@hamstation.com for additional details.
Transceivers, supplied with DC power cord and manual:
516TCXO Argonaut V + TCXO + fan installed $740
538AT Jupiter $1350 original case color, green screen
563/OPT1 Omni-VI with Omni-VI+ DSP chips installed $1270
563/OPT3 Omni-VI factory upgraded to Omni-VI Plus $1395
564 Omni-VI Plus $1695
565 Orion, no autotuner $2400
565AT Orion with autotuner $2700
566AT Orion II with autotuner $3695
Other items:
961 PS/spkr console Omni's, Paragon's $175
963 25 amp switching PS $115
The following equipment is available as demo gear and
carries a 1 year parts and labor warranty, 30 day trial
period. What is a 'demo unit'? Demos are units that have
been evaluated in one of the following manners: at the
factory or hamfests for display purposes, loaned out for
evaluation by commercial customers, or returns on our
30 day risk-free sales policy. Shipping is additional.
RX-320D PC Radio $323.10
308A gold heat sink fan kit for Argonaut V $13.50
310 fan kit $35.96
538AT Jupiter with autotuner, new style black case/blue screen $1705.50
566 Orion II, no tuner $3865.50
588 Omni-VII, no tuner $2425.50
588AT Omni-VII with autotuner $2695.50
708 deluxe desk mic, 4 pin conn $89.10
708A deluxe desk mic, 8 pin conn $89.10
709A desk mic, 8 pin conn $62.10
711 table stand for 709/709A $13.50
6000 Vector Network Analyzer $589.50
Stan Brock, WD?BGS
Amateur Radio Sales
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