[TenTec] Argosy mods and serial nrs. question

[K5BDZ at aol.com]

The best Argosy mods I ever saw ( and incorporated) were in a Ham Radio 
Magazine, roughly 1986 vintage.  These included audio level circuits to cut 
out phase noise, as well as changes in IF frequency to 9.0000 MHz to use more 
easy-to-find crystal filters, etc.  Other AGC mods, audio mods, etc were all 
great.

The big TT change in serial numbers was roughly 864 (memory???) or so on the 
Argosy I which incorporated a better mixer on the front end.  Made a 
significant difference to techies but only to the trained operators.

TenTec did not incorporate any of these changes in the Argosy I or II.

I'm recalling from memory so don't ask specifics.... better yet find someone 
with, or even go out and buy the CD with Ham Radio Magazine articles from the 
'80's and read / modify it yourself.

Good luck... it's worth the effort if you do it.  I fully mod'ed two units 
and finally sold the last one two years ago.  Really nice rigs after the mods 
especially if you cascade two switchable 8 pole crystal filters at contest 
time!

Bill K5BDZ

Bill K5BDZ