[TenTec] Argonaut V Transmit Audio on SSB

[Bwana Bob]

Yes, it is possible that Ten Tec designed the audio that way on purpose, 
just like the Heil HC-5 microphone element.

Regarding low power SSB, I routinely run my Scout at about 35 watts, and 
it works fine. I use it to work the 75/80 m traffic nets back home when 
I'm camping. I use a low 66 foot wire (NVIS mode) and get 5-9 reports.

Masochism is running 5 watts of SSB with a Yaesu FT-817 and a "miracle 
whip", but with the right antenna, frequency, and time  choice, I'm sure 
that the  Yaesus and the original Argonauts will do fine, too. Just 
don't expect too much.


			73,


			Bob WB2VUF

RaySoifer at cs.com wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
>>From the continuation of this thread, I think I've come up with a new 
> definition of 'masochist': someone who buys a 20-watt radio and then insists on 
> putting it on SSB.  (Or maybe it's just someone who keeps this thread going -- I 
> guess I resemble that remark.)
> 
> Anyway, the Argonaut V doesn't have 'bad' audio.  It has 'DX' audio, i.e., a 
> frequency response intended to maximize intelligibility when the S/N ratio is 
> low, by putting all its power into those portions of the spectrum that 
> contribute to that.  Remember, this is a 20-watt radio that is not intended to drive 
> a linear -- no provisions for amp control are included.  
> 
> As I have suggested previously, since the Argo V is mostly software-defined, 
> an upgrade allowing the user to define the frequency response would be a good 
> addition.  QRP DXers could keep it the way it is, while those who want to use 
> it for ragchewing could lower the bass roll-off frequency. 
> 
> I'm copying ditsnbits on this too.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Ray W2RS
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