[TenTec] Argo 5 - Like it or no

[edkess at pa.net]

Good Evening,

I did experience the 40m chirp problem; and I did have the radio 
reset itself several times so that I lost the memories.  However, the 
version 1.04 firmware seems to have corrected both of these.

I definitely miss the RF Gain control and would like to see the radio 
receive down to about 100kHz so that I could listen for navigational 
beacons etc.  I would also like to be able to set the meter function 
to read reflected or SWR without needing to push a button while in 
transmit modes.

Nonetheless, the Argo V is a very good radio for the price.  It is 
going to stay in my shack and I use it regularly.  While I am mostly 
a CW op., I get good audio reports when using it on SSB from time to 
time.  

Ten Tec's service department is unbeatable.  You won't be sorry if 
you buy an Argo V.

Ed AA3SJ