[TenTec] Argo 5 - like it or not?

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Ken -
Thanks for the feedback. I was hoping to hear that good news about the
Argo!. Sometimes only negative things get posted to reflectors - so it's
super to hear good things. It certainly is an appealing looking rig. Do you
find that the optional fan is needed - or is it only needed for using the
rig with PSK (I'm only a cw type :-)? Thanks again. Love to hear other's
thoughts  as well - now that they've been operating for a while. 73/Tim NZ7V
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken & Linda Burrough" <w8keb at 1st.net>
To: "Ten-Tec @ Contesting. Com" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 5:42 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Argo 5 - like it or not?


> Hi All
>
> I have not put an update of the Argonaut V on the reflector for six weeks
or
> so, I guess it is about time.  So here is what I feel about the Argo 5.
>
> My Argonaut V was put into service on 21 Oct 02.  It is Model 516TCXO with
> the fan kit, speaker and 705 mic.  I have used the 705 twice, to check the
> audio of the Argo.  I use it on CW at 5 watts.  I also use the MFJ 493
Keyer
> with Keyboard, I have not use or checked the built in keyer.
>
> First about chirps-----What chirps, I have never had a report with chirps
so
> I feel the Argonaut V is chirp free.
>
> Losing the memory----Yes mine did lose its memory one time.  I use the
> memory system as a Band Switch, I can go up or down the bands that way.
Now
> my Omni VI Plus has lost it memories more time then I want to think of, My
> Pegasus has lost its memories also, they are some where in the computer I
am
> told but I never found them.  My Jupiter ( I have had both, the Jupiter
and
> Pegasus) has never lost its memory.  Do I think the Argonaut V has a
problem
> losing its memory---No.
>
> >>>It's really unclear to me at this point if
> most buyers are happy or frustrated with glitches.<<<<  All I can say is
> WHAT GLITCHES?  This radio has operated day in and day out and NEVER has
it
> done things I could remotely call glitches.
>
> The Argonaut V has been a joy to operate, the DSP Filter System is better
> then in the Pegasus/Jupiter, has steeper skirts.  The preset AGC works to
my
> liking, fast or faster on CW and slower on SSB.  I do not miss the
> Adjustable RF Gain Control, I find the attenuater button works when I need
> to reduce the front end gain.  The CW Spotting works very well, I can get
> right on frequency using it, not like some other brands I have used.  The
> QSK lets me hear between my dits and has not gone away at my 20 to 25 wpm
> speed.  I could go on and on but that is not needed. Everything works on
my
> Argonaut V, always has and hopefully, always will.
>
> I use the little Argo 5 everyday and have made many qrp contacts, both DX
> and stateside.  I do not have a Super Antenna System, just three GAP
> Verticals, the Challenger, Titan and Voyage.  Using verticals, at least in
> my way of thinking, will make or break the receiver in any radio.  The
> Argonaut V takes the lack of gain in the antenna system and I work
> everything I hear and that is a lot.
>
> Yes I am Very Happy with my Argonaut V and tell every one that asks.  Give
> it a try, you can't lose anything with Ten-Tec's 30 Day return policy.
>
> I just installed Carl's Argonaut V Computer Control Program, it looks good
> and does work, however I have not made a contact using it.  I will be
around
> 7.040 tomorrow using the Argonaut V and the N4PY control program, with
these
> two items what more can I ask for?  How about the new Orion.
>
> Ken/w8keb
> Flushing, Ohio  (The Buzzard Roost)
> USAF Retired
>
>
>
>
>
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