[TenTec] Forget Orion, what about Argonaut?

[Toby Pennington]

I also just purchased an Argo 5 and it is a great little cw rig.  I have
tried to get it on SSB but the mikes I have on hand don't sound very
good.....real high pitched and tinny.  I have tired the TT 705 and the hand
mike that comes with it.  I noticed the impedence of the Argo 5 is listed at
10k Ohms in the manual so I am wondering what others are using for a mike
for the Argo 5?  10k ohms is pretty high Z.        Toby  W4CAK


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William" <wjsmorrison at shaw.ca>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 8:53 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Forget Orion, what about Argonaut?


> Okay folks, I have been reading the mail for a week or so and can
understand
> the eager anticipation of a new rig arriving-and here it is not yet
> Christmas.  Especially since I just received my "new to me" Argonaut V on
> Monday.  Never mind having to wrestle it from a UPS driver, I had to
arrange
> delivery from another country..the U.S.; have the previous owner negotiate
> customs, pay-on my behalf the dreaded tax-and then meet me at a ferry
> terminal near the Washington border.
>
> After cruising the Vancouver area ham stores, a rare treat for this island
> visitor, I carried my cardboard carton of goodies back onto the ferry.  By
> the time I arrived home it was a 13 hour journey.  Yes, it was certainly
> worth it.  I now have a great little rig, spent this afternoon and a few
> hours earlier this week putting up an antenna and look forward to trying
it
> out.
>
> So, Argonaut owners out there, what should I know/learn about this rig.? I
> hope to use it on SSB, digital modes as well as some CW-once I find a
proper
> key to replace my WW II straight key ( soon to be available on E-Bay).
This
> one has the excellent SGC ADSP noise and bandwidth filter as well as the
> TXCO and I have just ordered the Elecraft ATU-1 automatic antenna tuner.
> Not the latest firmware upgrade yet but I do have the modification kit for
> audio.  Not sure about the SMT parts but will see what happens.
>
> Spent this morning listing my old ham gear on the local club swap and
shop.
> Hey, if you are interested.I guess I better check if it is okay to sell
non
> Ten Tec gear on this site.  Let me know.
>
> Yes, I am envious of the Orion, the Omni, the Jupiter and the amplifiers
but
> have long been a fan of Ten Tec gear.  Now I have some.
>
> Any suggestions for using/improving my modest Argonaut would be
appreciated.
> Congrats to those who will be receiving the Orion II.  Life is fleeting,
> there are no pockets in shrouds.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
> VE7BER
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