That only applies to the earlier s/n (I think just analog?) units. The
later/digital version used ALC and kept the 50W PA in line at all power
levels. I understand that TT had their reasons for the change but I still
prefer the PA bypass system, especially as Rick noted for battery operation.
73, Al
On Wed October 8 2014 3:14:37 pm Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> One feature that impressed me with the Argosy was the back panel switch to
> switch between 50w and 5w.
> When switched to 5w, the PA was completely turned off, which means it draws
> current much like any other 5w radio would.
>
> This is much better than simply turning the power down on a higher power
> rig.
> This really increases batter life.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Al Soto
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 7:29 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Another retro question - Argosy-Century
>
> I liked reading all the opinions about the Corsair revisited (modern
> version of corsair).
>
> I don't have a long history with ten tec and was not a ham in the 80s, but
> now own two ten tec rigs and am thinking about another. I've learned a lot
> just being on this reflector and am glad to be part of this community.
>
> I see the Century 21 and Argosy (analog versions) as such different rigs
> made during the same years. For those that owned or used them (for cw), how
> would you compare them?
>
> 73, Al kj3q
>
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