[TenTec] RE: Production of Classic Argonaut 515

Sat Jan 15 22:51:24 EST 2005

Chas,

The information you have provided is much much appreciated. This morning I
came across an ad on E-Ham.net, from Richard WN9DDV who, about 4 years ago,
had his 515 listed for sale. In his listing, Richard states that "only 845
were made". Although no info source was quoted, this supports what Rich
Arland is saying. Adrian Weiss, another QRP guru, has also been known to use
the "800 plus" figure. So, as you suggest, my 515 (Serial #822) may have
been among the last to be produced by TT. BTW, the reason why I raised the
question on the reflector is that I am considering selling my 515 (I now
have a new 516). I just wanted to get an idea of just how "rare" the 515s
are.

Vy 73s and thanks again for the information provided!

Doug MEIN VA3DM

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   1. Re: Re: TenTec Omni V / 301 (Ira Franklin)
   2. Re: 9420 Power Supply Question (Ken Brown)
   3. QST, CQ, 73 (jack)
   4. Re: Re: TenTec Omni V / 301 (Troy Wideman)
   5. Re: Ten-Tec Omni's (Al Scanandoah)
   6. RE: Ten-Tec Omni's (n4lq)
   7. RE: "applejack" heil pro set plus (K5lxz at wmconnect.com)
   8. Re: N1eu Orion static Redux! (Steve N4LQ)
   9. Re: Production of Classic Argonaut 515 (Charles Greene)
  10. Re: Which Airpax breaker for Corsair II??? (James C. Owen, III)
  11. FS Jupiter w/ tuner (David Gordon)
  12. Jupiter Remote control and Heil stand for sale (Nu7z at aol.com)
  13. Thanks to all re: Airpax breaker Dan/N4VET (OTAKEBI at aol.com)
  14. Re: Omni VI confusion & Birdies? (Barry N1EU)

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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 13:42:43 -0800 (PST)
From: Ira Franklin <k4ymq at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Re: TenTec Omni V / 301
To: tentec at contesting.com
Message-ID: <20050115214244.14819.qmail at web30902.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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I wonder if the current model 302 remote knob could not be used.
Is anyone familiar enough with that unit to know if i could be made to work?
Ira K4ymq

Chuck Guenther <ni0c at earthlink.net> wrote:
Chas,

I've been interested in this also. Found this web-site, which may be
helpful: http://www.hal-pc.org/~kg5u/301.html
73,
Chuck NI0C

> Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 13:25:23 -0500
> From: "ChasW3KC"
> Subject: [TenTec] Omni V / 301
> To:
> Message-ID: <00c101c4fb2f$94543dc0$2f01a8c0 at cvbg601>
>
> Has anyone homebrewed a substitute for the elusive Model 301?
> 73 Chas
>
> Subject: [TenTec] Wanted Model 301 Remote Pad
> > I have an Omni V and would like to add the Model 301 remote pad ...
>

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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 11:44:22 -1000
From: Ken Brown <ken.d.brown at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] 9420 Power Supply Question
To: tentec at contesting.com
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The lables on my schematic for the 9420 show where the 3 non-ground
wires of the transceiver connector go, to HI I, LO I and PWR ON. Putting
a "load" (perhaps a short to ground) on the PWR ON lead would turn on
Q1, and then everything that happens when the amplifier power switch
connects the other PWR ON to the +REG would happen just the same. What
is unclear to me is how the Omni VI wiring does this.

>It looks to me like the only way to turn the 9420's 4 separate power
>supplies on it to apply +13v to pin 3 of the 12-pin plug.
>
>But that doesn't make much sense because then the Herc would always have to
>be on before you could turn the Omni VI on.  Ten-Tec usually does logical
>stuff so there must be some trick in how the 4-pin is wired.  Unfortunately
>there's no description and the drawings are vague (showing only 1 line
>between the 4-pin plug and the P.S.).
>
>
>
>
>> The transceiver "power on" is activated by connecting a load to this
>>"power on" lead. The text does not say what they mean by a load, and
>>it does not say just to ground it. I'll look at my Omni VI manual and
>>see what it connects to pin 3.
>>
>>
>
>I am not getting this. I does not help that my Omni VI manual does not
>have pin numbers on the DC Power Input Board schematic. I don't see how
>the power switch on the Omni VI can turn the 9420 on and off. It looks
>like just plugging in Omni VI into the 9420 would turn it on, regardless
>of the power switch postion. I have never tried using the 9420 to power
>the Omni. Never made up a cable to do it. Still I would like to
>understand this circuit, in case I ever want to use it that way. Anybody
>out there who can clarify this?
>
>DE N6KB
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:47:42 -0700
From: "jack" <jfriend31 at comcast.net>
Subject: [TenTec] QST, CQ, 73
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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i have lots of old issues QST and CQ and some 73 magazines i am willing to
send out to those who will pay the shipping ...i thot maybe i would go thru
them again some day but that has not happened ...any takers?
jack ak7o

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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 13:47:56 -0800
From: "Troy Wideman" <w6hv at surfbest.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Re: TenTec Omni V / 301
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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Appears they are all (including the schematic) JPG images. They came through
fine here. Make sure you have a viewer for JPG. If you prefer, I could
change them to BMP and email direct?
73,
Troy, W6HV
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From: "John L Merrill" <jmerrill1 at adelphia.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:43 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Re: TenTec Omni V / 301

> I'm not either-N1JM
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Ken Brown
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:07 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Re: TenTec Omni V / 301
>
>
> Looks like it might be a nice web site, but I'm not getting any of the
> images. The 301 wiring description is enough without the schematic image
> anyway. Still I'd like to see his station pictures. Is this unique to my
> computer/browser/isp? Anybody else getting the pictures?
>
> DE N6KB
>
>>  Found this web-site, which may be
>>helpful: http://www.hal-pc.org/~kg5u/301.html
>>
>>
>>
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:08:56 -0500
From: Al Scanandoah <k2zn at rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Omni's
To: tentec at contesting.com
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Yup, the "plain" Omni A is the one with the squelch control.  Some day,
I'll make better use of that pot on my Omni A - probably a variable
notch filter.

Al, K2ZN

John L Merrill wrote:
> Of course then there is the OmniA and OmniA series B. But I think we have
> all gone through this before.:-).
>
> John N1JM
>
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> [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of ron
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 4:18 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: RE: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Omni's
>
>
> This is getting as bad as "who's on first". :)
>
> Ron
> Wb1hga
>
>  Subject: RE: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Omni's
>
> "John L Merrill" <jmerrill1 at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
>
>>So the OmniC was not a D series C but came after the D series C?
>>
>>N1JM
>
>
> No, the Omni C IS the D series C, but it was called the Omni C.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:41:03 -0500
From: "n4lq" <n4lq at iglou.com>
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Omni's
To: tentec at contesting.com
Message-ID: <E1CpwbP-0004fU-8N at iglou.com>

And who was it that thought the ICOM PRO PROII PROIII PROIII.5 etc. was
such a big deal?
N4LQ

-----Original Message-----
From: n1eu at netscape.net (Barry N1EU)
To: tentec at contesting.com
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:07:56 -0500
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Omni's

> "John L Merrill" <jmerrill1 at adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> >So the OmniC was not a D series C but came after the D series C?
> >
> >N1JM
>
> No, the Omni C IS the D series C, but it was called the Omni C.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>
>
>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 18:36:49 EST
From: K5lxz at wmconnect.com
Subject: [TenTec] RE: "applejack" heil pro set plus
To: tentec at contesting.com
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Jack,  that is fine I have it boxed and ready for shipment.
Please send me your mailing address and I will attach
an address label.  You may email me direct @
k5lxz at wmconnect.com
73 and thanks,
Ray Husher
W5EW

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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:07:54 -0500
From: "Steve N4LQ" <n4lq at iglou.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] N1eu Orion static Redux!
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
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Background noise? Cheeesh...What's that supposed to be?
Is that like the xyl or something?

Steve N4LQ
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From: "Sinisa Hristov" <shristov at ptt.yu>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:42 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] N1eu Orion static Redux!

> Steve N4LQ wrote:
>
>> Yes you are correct. For noisy conditions you want a very fast decay
>
>
> Yes and no, depends on noise.
>
> For the "background" type of noise
> use hand time > 0 and slow decay.
>
> For strong impulse noise and strong atmospheric crashes
> using zero hang time and fast decay in order clips pulses.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Sinisa  YT1NT, VE3EA
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:35:32 -0500
From: Charles Greene <cgreene at qsl.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Production of Classic Argonaut 515
To: tentec at contesting.com
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Doug,

According to Rich Arland in his book Low Power Communication, only 800+
were ever made. I don't know what the "+" means.  Manufacturers never start
their serial numbers with 1; 100 is more likely.  So you must have one of
the last.  He goes on to say "so prices on these rigs are extremely
high."  I didn't find that to be true; I sold one from an estate.  I would
call them "overpriced."  An analog Triton-IV will go down in power from 100
to essentially zero watts, has a better receiver, makes a fine QRP rig, and
costs much less.

73,

Chas

At 11:26 AM 1/15/2005, you wrote:
>Does anyone know how many of these rigs were ever produced? The serial
>number of my rig is #822 and I think that perhaps only 1,000 were ever
>produced. Many thanks.
>
>Doug MEIN VA3DM near Ottawa, Ontario
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:36:30 -0800 (PST)
From: "James C. Owen, III" <k4cgy_list at yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Which Airpax breaker for Corsair II???
To: tentec at contesting.com
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Use the 18A with the Corsair  as that is what was original
supplied as an instant trip. The fast trip is what is available
today. Remember these DO NOT trip at the rated current but take
at least 135% to trip. That means a 18A takes at least 24.3 amps
to trip and will trip within .3 to 7 seconds. At 150% it will
trip within .1 seconds. See the AirPax chart below for these
breakers. Hope it comes through in proper order. The best place
to buy is POCO Sales in Ca.
Trip time in seconds. Note I deleted everything over 200%

Delay  	100%      135%     150%       200%
Instant No Trip May Trip  .100 Max  .100 Max.
Fast 	No Trip	  .3-7 	   .2-5      .1-2
Slow 	No Trip    3-70    2-40       1-15

73 Jim K4CGY

> I have an Airpax 20 amp and an Airpax 18 amp fuse.
> Both are fast acting.
> I use the 20 amp on an OMNI V and have been using the 18 amp on
> my Corsair II.
> The Corsair II calls for a Ten Tec 260 power supply which is an
> 18 amp power
> supply.
> And, the Corsair II manual states that the rig requires 18.5
> amps max on
> transmit.
> Am I right to use the 18 amp breaker or should I use the 20 amp
> with my
> Astron 35M.
> I have read the past post and found that most of the guys use
> the 20 amp on
> both the Corsair's and the OMNI's.
> Will the 20 amp give enough protection or should I stick with
> the 18 amp?
> Does anyone know if the Ten Tec 260 power supply had an 18 amp
> or a 20 amp?
> Thanks in advance.
> Dan/N4VET
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:53:38 -0600
From: David Gordon <davidg.gordon at gmail.com>
Subject: [TenTec] FS Jupiter w/ tuner
To: TenTec at contesting.com
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Hello,
I have not even had it one year, but due to lack of use, I am selling
my mint Jupiter.  It has the tuner.  It comes in the original
packaging with paperwork and manual.  Asking $1100 or open to total or
partial interesiting trades.  It is a good rig, but just not my style
of operating.

73,
David     AA9PZ

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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:04:55 EST
From: Nu7z at aol.com
Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter Remote control and Heil stand for sale
To: TenTec at contesting.com
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Hi all -- I ahve the following for sale.

The Jupiter 302J with cable for $120.00 plus shipping.

R9626 Studio On Table Stand for the Heil mic also called a TB-1 $15.00 Plus
shipping.

Thanks again

Rick NU7Z

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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:17:39 EST
From: OTAKEBI at aol.com
Subject: [TenTec] Thanks to all re: Airpax breaker Dan/N4VET
To: tentec at contesting.com
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:17:41 -0500
From: n1eu at netscape.net (Barry N1EU)
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI confusion & Birdies?
To: tentec at contesting.com
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I used to collect info on the birdy reducing mods and still have some info
up on my Web site at http://n1eu.tripod.com/Mods/birdiesmod.htm  - I've
never tried any of them myself, so don't ask me, etc.

Like Steve said, I know that the mothership incorporated some of these mods
and probably came up with some of their own, but I've never seen it
documented anywhere.

73,
Barry N1EU

"n4lq" <n4lq at iglou.com> wrote:
>Maybe TenTec could help you there Deni.
>N4LQ
>
>-----Original Message-----
>> Interesting Steve, are there any known mods to reduce the birdies in
>> the
>> opt3?
>>

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