[TenTec] 505 Argo question

[Jerry Harley]

Is the pto smooth and when the dial is all left is the dial string 
tight.  Its a great qrp rig, I own 2.  JerryAt 10:33 PM 26/08/2003 -0500, 
you wrote:
>New to this list and I need some serious help. I've been around a while (27
>years) and know the Argo 509 is an older rig, but I've found one in a possible
>trade and I need to ask some questions of those who would know.
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>What is a 505 worth now? Is a manual difficult to locate?
>I know it was a good cw rig, but was it also okay on SSB?
>What do I need to watch out for with a 505?
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>Would appreciate any help here. I found one that has a serial number of 75 and
>I'm thinking about a trade for a radio I will be using. Been a qrper for
>twenty plus years and appreciate any help here. Thanks in advance.
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>72,
>mike
>k5wmg (formerly wb5yjx)
>100% Solar station: SW20+, SW30+, NE4040, RockMite40
>QRP-ARCI 3922 (former managing editor, QRP Quarterly),
>SOC 54, Flying Pig 447, QRP-L 2130, Adventure Radio 810,
>Alaska QRP 514, QCWA 30857, AMQRP
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