[TenTec] Ocean noise

Sat Feb 11 12:28:16 EST 2006

Turning down the rf gain was the first thing I tried. Down to 50-60%..still
a LOT more noise than should be and much more than the MK 5. I still suspect
it is some setting but I have not had the time to mess with it. Probably
won't for several days so after my next bout with it, if I find it I will
report. To those who requested the updates, I will get to those also. 73,
Tommy WD4K

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   1. Re: Now UPS Strikes Again (Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
   2. Re: Ten Tec User Net Activity (John Nason / NA9U)
   3. Re: Now UPS Strikes Again (Lew)
   4.  hearing the ocean (Bill Tippett)
   5. WTB- Accessories for 540 (Danny Shaver)
   6. Re: Ten Tec User Net Activity (Martin, AA6E)

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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:49:42 -0600
From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw at Blomand.Net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
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Yes, but how does one protect from puncture through two boxes, the outside 
one & inside one, puncture through two layers of 2" thick rigid foam and 
thus leaving dents 1/4" deep and scratches on the equipment?

No drop involved.

73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lew" <ljl160 at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:09 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again

>I learned that packing for UPS must withstand a good 6 foot  drop at 
>minimum
> I live near a main UPS drop off and I've seen just from the counter to the
> back room what happens. DHL is my new mode of shipping- its been very good
> so far. K1NDV
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX
> Date: 02/10/06 23:11:52
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
>
> UPS is an absolute pain in the behind company to do business with.  I too
> received a package via UPS in October.  It was a "drop and run" job thus 
> no
> signature.  Damaged to such extent the outside of the box was torn, the
> inside packing was damaged, the inside box was torn and the inside packing
> damaged as well as the radio equipment.  Filed a claim with UPS, then they
> said it had to go back through the shipping agent and they'd have to make 
> a
> claim.  Then they said the damage was due to inadequate packing.  Come on
> folks, it doesn't take a high school drop-out to figure that one out. 
> Well
> what would one expect?  I guess if it were in a iron box it might have 
> made
> it.  Oh well the story continues.
>
> Well all was done as they requested.  Pictures made and sent as requested.
> Package delivered to the local UPS office as requested.  On and On and On
> and On.  Finally, I figured that their tactic was to stall and stall and
> stall and perhaps I'd just go away.  Well I didn't.  I persisted in being 
> a
> thorn in their behind day after day after day.  Finally, after 4 months I
> got a check but only after they got a letter from my attorney and then a
> summons to appear in local court.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 06:27:13 -0800 (PST)
From: John Nason / NA9U <na9u at arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec User Net Activity
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I have been hearing the net about 2:00 PM Central time
on or about 7.251.  Much QRM from broadcasters.  I
just got my O2 so I will be interested in seeing how
all the filtering will handle the carriers.  

73, 
John NA9U

--- David Hammond <dhhdeh at concentric.net> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> 
> Could someone please post the latest 
> date/time/frequency info on any Ten Tec User Net 
> Activity?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Best 73 de N1LQ-Dave 
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:32:48 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)
From: "Lew" <ljl160 at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
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The puncture wounds are new to me!  Probably fork lift damage maybe???   I
have even double boxed and used some indoor -outdoor carpet along with
everything else however it adds weight to the shipping cost.  I think that
DHL drivers have a vested interest in making things arrive in good shape-so
I hear. I shipped out a dozen or so items since last summer via DHL and it
worked for me. They were fast and cheaper than most. I even sent a large
cubical quad out west and it arrived in good shape. The package was 13 ft
long x 1 ft  diam and about 50 lbs!   73 Lew/KlNDV

-------Original Message-------

From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX
Date: 02/11/06 09:06:12
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again

Yes, but how does one protect from puncture through two boxes, the outside
one & inside one, puncture through two layers of 2" thick rigid foam and
thus leaving dents 1/4" deep and scratches on the equipment?

No drop involved.

73
Bob, K4TAX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lew" <ljl160 at verizon.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:09 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again

>I learned that packing for UPS must withstand a good 6 foot  drop at
>minimum
> I live near a main UPS drop off and I've seen just from the counter to the
> back room what happens. DHL is my new mode of shipping- its been very good
> so far. K1NDV
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX
> Date: 02/10/06 23:11:52
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: [TenTec] Now UPS Strikes Again
>
> UPS is an absolute pain in the behind company to do business with.  I too
> received a package via UPS in October.  It was a "drop and run" job thus
> no
> signature.  Damaged to such extent the outside of the box was torn, the
> inside packing was damaged, the inside box was torn and the inside packing
> damaged as well as the radio equipment.  Filed a claim with UPS, then they
> said it had to go back through the shipping agent and they'd have to make
> a
> claim.  Then they said the damage was due to inadequate packing.  Come on
> folks, it doesn't take a high school drop-out to figure that one out.
> Well
> what would one expect?  I guess if it were in a iron box it might have
> made
> it.  Oh well the story continues.
>
> Well all was done as they requested.  Pictures made and sent as requested.
> Package delivered to the local UPS office as requested.  On and On and On
> and On.  Finally, I figured that their tactic was to stall and stall and
> stall and perhaps I'd just go away.  Well I didn't.  I persisted in being
> a
> thorn in their behind day after day after day.  Finally, after 4 months I
> got a check but only after they got a letter from my attorney and then a
> summons to appear in local court.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:42:06 -0500
From: Bill Tippett <btippett at alum.mit.edu>
Subject: [TenTec]  hearing the ocean
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WD4K wrote:

 >not including my trip to the ocean when I turn it on. :)

         Before you throw it in the ocean, try
turning RF Gain down until the noise drops.
This is exactly the point I was making before
about users not setting RF Gain correctly and
complaining "My Orion is noisy".  :-)

                                 73,  Bill  W4ZV 

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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:19:11 -0600
From: "Danny Shaver" <n5nbk at nortexinfo.net>
Subject: [TenTec] WTB- Accessories for 540
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Message-ID: <000e01c62f1e$83212670$037dfea9 at DannyShaver>
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I am still looking for accessories for my 540 (triton IV). I am primarily
looking for the digital readout and the 160 meter converter, but would
consider complete stations, or even a 544. Must be in good condition
electrically and cosmetically. 

Thanks- Danny

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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:48:25 -0500
From: "Martin, AA6E" <martin.ewing at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten Tec User Net Activity
To: na9u at arrl.net,	Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
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I checked in once.  Good news, bad news.  Good: the Orion can pull
weak ham sigs out from between the broadcasters.  Bad:  It's still
hard to get through on 100W -- no fun on the East Coast!  Why can't
there be a better time / freq?  Mornings on 40 or evenings on 80 seem
like a better deal.

73 Martin AA6E (in CT)

On 2/11/06, John Nason / NA9U <na9u at arrl.net> wrote:
> I have been hearing the net about 2:00 PM Central time
> on or about 7.251.  Much QRM from broadcasters.  I
> just got my O2 so I will be interested in seeing how
> all the filtering will handle the carriers.
>
> 73,
> John NA9U
>

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