[TenTec] Scout Questions

[Edward Crawford]

I have just finished reading through 200 pages pertaining to the Scout in the archives and did not find answers to my Q's so I thought I would ask here. Also don't find any reference to this in the manual copy I have. I believe this is a very early Scout and a later manual, according to the previous owner. 

Did the early rigs transmit full power in the tune position? According to the manual and from everything I have read it says 15 watts on tune. The guy I bought it from said the early Scout's did this and this one does.

What are the graduations on the SWR section of the meter? Is the second hash mark on the scale 2:1 and beyond that infinity or what? In the alignment section of the manual it says to adjust R12 for a 2:1 reading on the meter but gives no indication of how the meter is graduated. No markings on the meter scale.

How does the mobile bracket attach to the radio? Is it a cam or spring lock design or something else? I have read that the factory bracket was not very substantial and would like to fabricate one of my own if possible. May be interested in a bracket if anyone has one reasonably el-cheapo.

I am enjoying the rig very much so far. The rx is just what I would expect from the other T-T rigs I have had. Made many contacts with it from the base but the goal is to use it mobile. I have it installed mobile now but needing to do a little more work on the wiring and grounding and mounting. This is my first attempt at HF mobile besides 10M and it seems to be a bit of a challenge. I have never thought about SWR changing at hiway speeds. There I go not thinking again.

Your thoughts on this will be very much appreciated.
Looking forward to doing the 20M T-T net mobile or portable sometime.
vy 73 de ed/w4wvw