[TenTec] Argonuat V Question

[RaySoifer@cs.com]

Bob Stephens <bstephens1 at mindspring.com> wrote:

>Well yes ... a tune button would be nice.  On the other hand --- I assume 
>the Argo V has separate connections for a paddle and a straight key?  Why 
>not dust off your old J-38 and use it as a "tune" button?
>
>73

There is no separate connection for a paddle and a straight key.  You can use a straight key by plugging it into the paddle jack and turning the keyer off.  To get a "tune" signal with a paddle connected, just key the mic PTT switch with the Argonaut in the CW position.

73,

Ray W2RS
>Bob KB1CIW
>Corsair/Scout
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>
>At 03:24 PM 2/28/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>>Okay folks.
>>Just received my new play toy ... Argonaut V. Have owned a lot of Ten
>>Tec Rigs in the past. Everyone that I can remember has a "TUNE" button
>>or switch. Where is it on the Argonaut V? I can get a steady carrier by
>>turning off the keyer and holding one side of the paddle, but that is a
>>pain to go thru every time I change bands and need to retune my antenna.
>>I looked in the manual (almost as hard as asking for highway directions)
>>but did not find it. There is a "Tone" button, only one letter off, but
>>apparently that is enough for it to not work as a "TUNE" button. Tnx for
>>you help. 73/Crit
>>
>>
>>
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