[TenTec] Re: TenTec Digest, Vol 8, Issue 47

[Dave Roscoe]

I learned the CW  training message from a pal who learned it in Signal Corps
as:

"BEN'S BEST BENT WIRE "

It has a beautiful rhythmic swing to it if you send at 20WPMor so !

73   Dave W1DWZ
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>    1. Orion CW sensitivity (Rob Atkinson, K5UJ)
>    2. Re: argosy finals (Winston F. Jones)
>    3. [br (gee3yrq)
>    4. Re: Spectronics DD-1 with a Triton 540? (Winston F. Jones)
>    5. ARGONAUT 509. Excellent. For sale (David B. Perrin)
>    6. Re: Orion CW Sensitivity (Jim Reid)
>    7. (no subject)
>    8. RE: FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9 (Danny Shaver)
>    9. Re: FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9 (Michael Melland)
>   10. Re: [br (David McClafferty)
>   11. T T rigs as carry on ? (Paul DeWitte K9OT)
>   12. Re: [br (Jim Roller)
>   13. T T rigs as carry on ? (Ronnie Zoerb)
>   14. Re: T T rigs as carry on ? (Jim)
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> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:36:02 -0500
> From: "Rob Atkinson, K5UJ" <k5uj at hotmail.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Cc: k5uj at hotmail.com
> Subject: [TenTec] Orion CW sensitivity
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> Hi Jim,
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> What band were you guys on?  What antennas were you using?
>
> Tnx; 73,
>
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> Subject: Re: [TenTec] argosy finals
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> RF Parts lists in their 2003 Catalog Matched Pairs of 477's --ouch about =
> $70. Don't know if there is a stock of these but they are listed.
> =20
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> Pete W6JFRFrom k5uj at hotmail.com Sun Aug 24 13:19:28 2003
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> Subject: [TenTec] Titan 425
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> Hi Kelly,
>
> Just out of curiosity, what's the amp you are interested in?  Henry 3K =
> Premier?  (just kidding but it does seem to be an excellent amp.  You =
> gotta love that 200 lb. p.s. as long as you don't have to move it =
> around, hi).
>
> I'm assuming the 425 is the amp using the 3cx800s with the p.s. and rf =
> in separate cabinets.
>
> I have no experience with that one however I have done some work on =
> input impedence with the Centurion.  It is important to have the amp on =
> a very short strap to a ground bus, and it helps if the ground bus is =
> short, a foot or two.   these 8' long copper bars only lengthen the =
> ground run.  the exciter and amp should be kind of close together so =
> their separate straps to the bus are not very long but the amp's should =
> be shortest--it should be right where the ground line comes in from =
> outside and the transmatch should be right there with it if you use one. =
>  The feedline from the exciter to the amp does seem to make a =
> difference.  In my case I put a MFJ analyzer on the input, keyed the amp =
> so the MFJ would see the tuned input to the cathodes, and experimented =
> with different lengths.  I found that (except then the tuned circuit was =
> not resonant which is the case with the Centurion up near the top of 75 =
> meters) while the feedline R was always 50 ohms +- 2 or so, the =
> reactance varied with length.  The problem of reducing this to get =
> nothing but R was a moving target--a certain length that worked on one =
> band, say 40 meters would, not surprisingly, be a problem on 20.  And so =
> on.  I ran out of patience in swapping jumpers of different lengths in =
> and out and finally concluded that the best thing to do was to shorten =
> the length of the feed between the exciter and amp as much as possible.  =
> It was originally around 15' before I discovered length matters, and is =
> now down to around 3 not including a line isolator. =20
>
> I realize this does not matter to you now, but I thought it might help =
> others, especially those who are driving amps with non-TenTec rigs that =
> fold back if the swr goes up to 1.5.  TT exciters seem to be robust in =
> output even with relatively high swr for solid state rigs.  perhaps =
> that's one reason why their amps don't have inputs you can tune.   I =
> briefly considered a small matching network between my exciter and amp =
> and rejected it because I didn't want one more thing to fool with when =
> changing bands (however it's been pointed out to me that a LDG autotuner =
> would take care of this for me).
>
> The Centurion drives to full rated output (1.2 kw pep on ssb) easily on =
> some bands--on others it needs a bit more wattage than what comes out of =
> a 100w. exciter, and on the WARC bands it seems to top out at around 900 =
> watts (which is plenty for me).  Getting grounds and the line between =
> the amp and exciter as short and sweet as possible can be a cheap =
> passive way of solving some drive problems.
> 73,
> Rob
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> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:34:07 -0400
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] argosy finals
> From: MIKE BRYCE <prosolar at sssnet.com>
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> ken.. I take it the MRF477 are no longer being made?
>
> Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
> SunLight Energy Systems
>
> http://www.seslogic.com
> http://www.theheathkitshop.com
>
>
> > From: "Ken Simpson, W8EK" <W8EK at fdt.net>
> > Reply-To: tentec at contesting.com
> > Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 09:10:21 -0400
> > To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> > Subject: RE: [TenTec] argosy finals
> >
> > Hi Mike,
> >
> > The Argosy uses MRF 477 finals.  The Century uses MRF 475.
> > Obviously not the same, although I have not looked up the specs.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Ken, W8EK
> >
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> >> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of MIKE BRYCE
> >> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 9:00 AM
> >> To: TenTec at contesting.com
> >> Subject: [TenTec] argosy finals
> >>
> >>
> >> I am sure lots of members of this list keep track of
> >> what's going on ebay..
> >>
> >> then you have seen the argosy (version one) with the
> >> kaput finals. my
> >> question is, does anyone sell the finals? RF parts? I
> >> know ten tec has
> >> stated they are no longer available. Since I don't know
> >> right off hand what
> >> transistors are used, I wonder if the ones out of an
> >> old century 21 may
> >> work?
> >>
> >>
> >> Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
> >> SunLight Energy Systems
> >>
> >> http://www.seslogic.com
> >> http://www.theheathkitshop.com
> >>
> >>
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> ------------------------------
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> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:36:57 -0400
> From: "Winston F. Jones" <winjones at ix.netcom.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] argosy finals
> Message-ID: <00d101c36a66$51dc33e0$2e8556d1 at winston>
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> Message: 2
>
> As I recall, the MRF-477 RF transistors, used in the Argosy, came on the
> market only shortly before the Argosy was designed. They were different
from
> other TO-220 case Motorola transistors in that the emitters (and not the
> collectors) were connected to the mounting tab. This meant that the
mounting
> tab could be directly bolted to the grounded heat sink without the need
for
> an insulating washer. The MRF-477 was used in an RF amplifier project that
> was in the ARRL handbooks during the 90's. I believe the MRF-477 is
obsolete
> now and is available only in limited stock and at high cost. In its
heyday,
> you could buy a matched pair for about $30.
> 73, Winston  K4CWQ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pete Juliano" <jessystems at cablespeed.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 13:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] argosy finals
>
>
> RF Parts lists in their 2003 Catalog Matched Pairs of 477's --ouch about
> $70. Don't know if there is a stock of these but they are listed.
>
>
> Pete W6JFR
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> ------------------------------
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> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 10:15:27 -0400
> From: "gee3yrq" <g3yrq at algonet.se>
> Subject: [TenTec] [br
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> Greetings one and all, I did make the single dot insertion keyer from
> a QST, but never understood how it worked, the el keyer I'm used to
> uses a pair of cross connected NAND gates sort of a set and clear,
> its like a jk flip flop with no j & K i/p's
>
> Thanks for the replies, but theres a need now if anyone knows the
> origin of BEST BENT WIRE
>
> ------------50V33FAK3GWFQE--
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:41:39 -0400
> From: "Winston F. Jones" <winjones at ix.netcom.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Spectronics DD-1 with a Triton 540?
> Message-ID: <00df01c36a66$fb7a2380$2e8556d1 at winston>
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> Message: 4
>
> I once used the DD-1 with a Ten-Tec Omni-A with good results.
> You might also want to consider the kit by Almost Always Digital
Electronics
> (www.aade.com).  I think it costs about $50, but doesn't include the case.
> It is an LCD readout, with a backlighting option. All the electronics are
on
> a small circuit board and the kit can be constructed in less than two
hours.
> I built one and used it as a digital dial in a White Mountain QRP SSB
> transceiver.
> 73, Winston K4CWQ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jmeade at telebytebroadband.com>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 13:35 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Spectronics DD-1 with a Triton 540?
>
>
> > I use the OHR DD-1 Digital Dial with my Argosy.  It works great, and is
> easy
> > to build and calibrate. It should work fine with the Triton 4 also.
> >
> > http://www.ohr.com/dd1.htm
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > John W2XS
> > _______________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:51:50 +0100
> From: "David B. Perrin" <dbp at conknet.com>
> To: TenTec reflector <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] ARGONAUT 509. Excellent. For sale
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>
> Ten Tec Argonaut 509. Excellent condition, no wear or scratches. 80-10
> meters CW and SSB. Includes TT 705 desk mic, TT model KR-20A keyer which
> operates either from built in AC supply or 12Volts from the TT 250
> matching 10
> Amp power supply. With manual. Shipped CONUS $275.
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 08:20:25 -1000
> From: "Jim Reid" <jimr.reid at verizon.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] Re: Orion CW Sensitivity
> Message-ID: <009301c36a6c$6a09b860$7f3f4104 at NewOne>
> References: <000701c369dc$fd18ac00$7f3f4104 at NewOne>
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>
> Hi
>
> > Congratulations on your contact with the Op running
> > the QRP Rock-Mite.
>
> Thanks to the several who have commented about this
> QSO.
>
> > With the current conditions, it is really surprising.
>
> Yes,  the k index had been 5 and 6 for several hours before.
> The band was noisy.  Not sure what my S meter read for
> the noise,  but was probably around 1 or 2 on the dial.
> It was middle noon hour for Nels;  but just past 7:30 AM
> out here.
>
> > What band were you guys on?
>
> Nels had the 20 meter Rock-Mite,  it is nailed to 14060,  or
> close to it via crystal.
>
> > What antennas were you using?
>
> I used my Force 12 C3,  up about 35 feet.  Not sure of
> Nels antenna,  but believe it was a wire of some sort,
> nothing special so far as I know.  Nels reported that the
> Rock-Mite is not too selective, and he was having
> trouble with QRM as well as the band noise.  I was
> running about 60 watts,  so that helped him a bit.
>
> > I'm  curious to know if you followed the AGC and filter
> > settings suggested by Scott at Ten Tec for weak
> > CW work?
>
> No,  at least not on purpose.  I had just downloaded the
> 1.357 firmware update, so whatever the "default" AGC
> settings were for "slow" is how the rig was set.  I narrowed
> the BW down,  but found the band noise so bad that I
> didn't go much below 400 Hz BW.  More narrow,  and the lite
> CW signal seemed to disappear;  it may be that I was
> not set precisely on the correct sidetone pitch for the
> more narrow filters.  I was so busy trying to hear the
> signal to copy that I didn't fiddle much with the controls
> at that point.  It was sort of "averted" hearing (for those
> of you who might also be into amateur astronomy,  hi).
>
> > If my memory is correct you also have an RX-340?
> > Did you try to copy the  same signal with your RX-340?
> > If you had time to check this how did the two receivers
> > compare?
>
> Unfortunatley,  it did not occur to me to turn the 340 on and
> try.  Just too busy dealing with the QRP signal,  hi.
>
> > I have a 20 meter (14060) Rockmite and live on the east coast.
> > The output is about 700MW. If you want to try a sched let me
> > know.
>
> Sure,  Dick,  I'll email you when the propagation is a bit better,  hi.
>
> Thanks again to the several of you;  hope you don't mind my
> combining your questions/thoughts into a single reply.
>
> 73 and Aloha,  Jim  KH7M
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 13:58:43 -0500
> From: rlittle at ccrtc.com
> To: TenTec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] (no subject)
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>
> FOR SALE: ONE OMNI TRITON,MODEL 700 MIC, ONE POWER SUPPLY  MODEL  OMNI
>  252 MO. ALL WORKS FINE
> FOR THE WHOLE I WANT $ 255.00 PLUS SHIPPING. FROM  46171. PLEASE SEND A
> MONEY ORDER TO
>
> RAYMAND LITTLE
> rlittle at ccrtc.com
> REELSVILLE, IND
>
> THANKS
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:26:24 -0500
> From: "Danny Shaver" <n5nbk at nortexinfo.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9
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>
>
> Do you still have the 301 remote knob ? If so , please describe it and
tell
> me the price again.- Thanks, Dan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On
> Behalf Of Michael Melland
> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 7:20 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com; forsale-swap at qth.net
> Subject: [TenTec] FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9
>
>
> Upgraded Ten-Tec Omni V, very good condition, full N4PY V.9 upgrade with
new
> factory keys installed in the pad, all filters... 2.4, 1.8, 500 and 250.
> Plus the narrow filter slot (dual filters) 500 Hz.  (filters sell for $95
> each)  Radio has the optional FM board and Annunciator boards installed.
> Has original manual. Was back for a check over at Ten-Tec in 2000 or 2001
> (can't remember). With an as new Ten-Tec 705 desk microphone -  $800
shipped
>
> The Herc II, Astron power supplies, 236 cable and 238 tuner I posted
earlier
> are no longer available.
>
> But the following still is:
> --
> Michael Melland, W9WIS
> Winneconne, Wisconsin USA EN54pc
> qrp-l #1656 - qrparci # 9875 - iparc #252
> ars #1075  -  http://webpages.charter.net/w9wis/
>
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> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:28:28 -0500
> From: "Michael Melland" <w9wis at charter.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9
> Message-ID: <004301c36a8f$0affa6e0$0300a8c0 at DFPTZS21>
> References: <MCBBLMOEJKBECNPKLNJLCECIDBAA.n5nbk at nortexinfo.net>
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> Message: 9
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> Nope.... knob is gone along with some of the other stuff.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Danny Shaver" <n5nbk at nortexinfo.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 4:26 PM
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9
>
>
> >
> > Do you still have the 301 remote knob ? If so , please describe it and
> tell
> > me the price again.- Thanks, Dan
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On
> > Behalf Of Michael Melland
> > Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 7:20 PM
> > To: tentec at contesting.com; forsale-swap at qth.net
> > Subject: [TenTec] FS: Ten-Tec Omni V.9
> >
> >
> > Upgraded Ten-Tec Omni V, very good condition, full N4PY V.9 upgrade with
> new
> > factory keys installed in the pad, all filters... 2.4, 1.8, 500 and 250.
> > Plus the narrow filter slot (dual filters) 500 Hz.  (filters sell for
$95
> > each)  Radio has the optional FM board and Annunciator boards installed.
> > Has original manual. Was back for a check over at Ten-Tec in 2000 or
2001
> > (can't remember). With an as new Ten-Tec 705 desk microphone -  $800
> shipped
> >
> > The Herc II, Astron power supplies, 236 cable and 238 tuner I posted
> earlier
> > are no longer available.
> >
> > But the following still is:
> > --
> > Michael Melland, W9WIS
> > Winneconne, Wisconsin USA EN54pc
> > qrp-l #1656 - qrparci # 9875 - iparc #252
> > ars #1075  -  http://webpages.charter.net/w9wis/
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 19:08:07 -0400 (EDT)
> From: David McClafferty <ve1adh at yahoo.ca>
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] [br
> Message-ID: <20030824230807.29197.qmail at web21206.mail.yahoo.com>
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> Message: 10
>
> A friend who was taught CW as a boy sailor in the
> Royal Navy told me they were taught to send "BEST BENT
> WIRE / G" to develop good rhythm with a hand key.
>
> Dave, VE1ADH
>
>  --- gee3yrq <g3yrq at algonet.se> wrote: > Greetings one
> and all, I did make the single dot
> > insertion keyer from
> > a QST, but never understood how it worked, the el
> > keyer I'm used to
> > uses a pair of cross connected NAND gates sort of a
> > set and clear,
> > its like a jk flip flop with no j & K i/p's
> >
> > Thanks for the replies, but theres a need now if
> > anyone knows the
> > origin of BEST BENT WIRE
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> Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
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>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 18:39:14 -0500
> From: "Paul DeWitte K9OT" <k9ot at mhtc.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] T T rigs as carry on ?
> Message-ID: <000701c36a98$eeb63e40$d9c4b4d8 at t7s1b6>
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> Has anyone taken a Corsair or Omni VI as carry on luggage when traveling?
If
> so how was it packed?
> Thanks 73 Paul K9OT
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:10:52 -0400
> From: Jim Roller <n4ir at charter.net>
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] [br
> Message-ID: <3F49540C.5F526EB7 at charter.net>
> References: <20030824230807.29197.qmail at web21206.mail.yahoo.com>
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> Message: 12
>
>
> Try adding BENS...BENS BEST BENT WIRE for a little more 'swing'. Also
> down here in TENNESSEE we love to do a repeat of section in the
> contests!
>
> Jim, N4IR
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:48:07 -0600
> From: "Ronnie Zoerb" <r.zoerb at worldnet.att.net>
> To: "Ten Tec Reflector" <tentec at contesting.com>
> Subject: [TenTec] T T rigs as carry on ?
> Message-ID: <000301c36ab3$51ec8090$c30b560c at sony>
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> Paul,
>
> I suspect the Corsair or Omni packed in a box large enough to provide
needed
> protection would be too large for "carry on".  Check with your airline on
> the size restriction.
>
> Hope you and Peg are well!
>
> 73  Ron  KI0II
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 22:33:07 -0500
> From: Jim <jlboockh at earthlink.net>
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] T T rigs as carry on ?
> Message-ID: <3F498373.7010607 at earthlink.net>
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> I have never taken them as "carry-on" but I have checked each in
> suitcases. I have carried much more delicate things as carry-on with no
> problems. Their size is acceptable for carry-on, but the security people
> will examine it through each stage of your trip. It will be easier to
> pack them in bubble wrap and put them in checked baggage.
>
> Jim  N4AL/SV0JB
>
>
> Ronnie Zoerb wrote:
> > Paul,
> >
> > I suspect the Corsair or Omni packed in a box large enough to provide
needed
> > protection would be too large for "carry on".  Check with your airline
on
> > the size restriction.
> >
> > Hope you and Peg are well!
> >
> > 73  Ron  KI0II
> >
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