[TenTec] Argonuat V Question

[Bwana Bob]

Wasn't that one of the features that Ten Tec built into the Argo V; the 
ability to send CW with the PTT in case you forgot to pack the key or 
paddle?

			Bob WB2VUF

RaySoifer at cs.com wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>>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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