[TenTec] "New" Ten-Tec Delta 580; Opinions & In sights

[Mike Hyder -N4NT-]

The 580 Delta's display counter counts the PTO and the BFO oscillators and
prescales for the band, as I recall.  Other Ten-Tec rigs also count the band
crystal.  This causes the frequency of the display to be off by as much as
the band crystal deviates from its design frequency.

I have two of the 580 Delta rigs and really like them a lot.  You may be
interested to know that Mr. Al Kahn, former owner of Ten-Tec, had access to
any rig he wanted and chose the 580 Delta to run mobile.

73, Mike N4NT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dennis" <dennis68 at optonline.net>
To: "TT_Contesting.com" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 11:23 AM
Subject: [TenTec] "New" Ten-Tec Delta 580; Opinions & In sights


> Hello Fellow Tec-Tec Enthusiasts,
>
> I recently added to my ever-growing Ten-Tec collection with a Delta 580,
matching 280 Power Supply, and Desk Mic w/stand.
>
> The prior owner had it at Ten-Tec recently for a "check-up" and any
necessary adjustments.
> In searching the list archives, I see that a noted "trait" of 580's is
that they can be off 2 kHz on the readout when switching between bands
because of the crystal sets. Any owners, past or present that would like to
share any other insights good and/or bad??? Maybe even a Delta 580 Alumnus
exists somewhere??  The Delta 580 is a very appealing rig for me and it
looks to be a keeper. Would love to hear from others about it as well.
>
> 73,
> Dennis NC2F