I worked St. Helena Island several years ago on 12 meter CW with my 
Argonaut II and a trap vertical.
When it is open, QRP works really well.
 I have only made one contact on 160 meters, also with the Argonaut II on 
SSB.  So, I don't know how well 5 watts will propagate on that band.
Steve WA9JML
On 6/4/2016 10:12 PM, Bwana Bob wrote:
 That's encouraging.  Maybe I'm not listening at the right times or 
maybe I need a better antenna.  I'll listen more.
73,
Bob WB2VUF
On 6/4/2016 9:10 PM, William Rowlett wrote:
 
I for one have worked a lot of DX on 12 meters on phone and cw.
KC4ATU
 
On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:37 PM, Bwana Bob <wb2vuf@verizon.net> wrote:
 Yes, I don't see the value in 160 meters for a low-power or portable 
rig ,  but maybe there are QRP possibilities on the band.  I'd like 
to see 60 meters.  I never hear any activity on 12 meters.  Oh, and 
must look mil-spec (even if it isn't) like the now-discontinued ICOM 
7200,  with side handles front speaker and keyboard frequency entry....
73,
Bob WB2VUF
On 5/27/2016 8:15 PM, Tim wrote:
 
Hi,
 I was rather vocal of the Argonaut VI. Part of my criticism 
concerned adding 160 meters and skipping 12 meters. I know the why 
for both. Perhaps I could have handled the concept better if it had 
only 3 or 5 bands. I don't know, but it just seemed odd that 160 
meters would be so important in a 10 watt radio.
 Any body think it might be kind of cool if the Argonaut 7at became 
a simpler, but direct competition for the KX3? Hmmmm, how about if 
the box was a smaller version of the box for the 515?
Tim
KE4KE
515, Eagle and Jupiter.
On 05/24/2016 07:20 PM, Steve Berg wrote:
 I am mostly a casual operator here, so my Corsair II is more than 
adequate for my needs.  I am more interested in what happens to 
the Argonaut line.  I have had excellent performance with my 
Argonaut VI and my 6 meter transverter and Mirage brick 
amplifier.  I just ordered 6 and 2 meter transverters from Down 
East Microwave to replace my Elecraft units.  So, I may spring for 
a new Argonaut when Ten Tec gets them back into production.
73,
Steve WA9JML
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