[TenTec] Paragon Problem

[Bwana Bob]

Is it receiving OK? That is, do received signals sound garbled as well? 
If so, you may have the infamous cold solder joint problem either on the 
major or minor loop PC board. Reflowing the solder on both boards is the
fix, but you may also find a couple of microphonic electrolytic caps
that need to be replaced as well.

I'll listen to my Paragon to see if what you describe is a generic
problem. Also check grounding and the possibility of hum being picked 
up from the power supply. RF feedback can also produce strange
modulation on signals, so try transmitting into a dummy load or 
alternate antenna, reduce power, etc to see what might have an effect.

			73, Bob WB2VUF


The Motley's wrote:
> 
> I just got an OO report.  I was operating on 7.026 and had a "modulated
> CW" signal "unnecessarily wide for HF".  The OO went on to say he had
> heard me another time on 14.025 with a similar signal but "not as bad".
> At the time of the 7.026 QSO I was told by the fellow I was in QSO with
> that my signal sounded fuzzy and had side bands.  We QSY'ed to 7.033 and
> my signal cleared up.  The OO also monitored my signal after the QSY and
> said it was fine on that frequency.  It appears my Paragon puts out a
> funky signal around .025 and .026 on both 40 and 20 meters.  I have not
> checked other bands as yet.
> 
> Does anyone have experience with such a problem on a Paragon.  Maybe
> some of you fellows with greater technical knowledge than I can suggest
> a cure for the problem or at least maybe an idea on what could be
> causing it.  I frankly don't know where to start with something like
> this.  Maybe I just need to let the Paragon take a short visit to its
> birthplace.
> 
> 73,
> Puck, W4PM
> 
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