[TenTec] Scout

[Greg G]

You can count me as another Scout fan. I have had mine for about a year and I too enjoy its simplicity. In fact, I use the Scout more than any other radio that I have in the shack. Its fun to use and I find the variable filter to be excellent! 
   
  For the past couple of Club events that we have had (most recent was JOTA) , I have brought the Scout along and use it. Its nice to have a rig that anyone can sit down and operate without having to mess with menus or an instruction manual. 
   
  I think the most impressive thing that I hear about the radio are the positive, unsolicited comments on the SSB audio quality. Sure shocks me since this is the simplest radio in the shack. 
   
  The only downside that I have experienced with the Scout is when operating from a battery. If battery voltage drops below 12v, then I can't get the full 50w from the without the rig going berserk. I typically have to adjust the PA to about 30w or so to operate from a SLA-type battery. Maybe I should build a device to increase the voltage a couple of volts? Hmmmmm... 
   
  All in all, I really like the Scout. Now I just need to get modules for the warc bands and 160m.
   
  73,
  Greg VA3KUG

		
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