[TenTec] Scout...the VW bug of radios

[ARDUJENSKI at aol.com]

Not everyone loved the VW bug nor will everyone appreciate the Scout. It  is 
a basic but effective radio and gets the job done. Like the Beetle, folks  
will tinker with mods but when the day is over the basic model is the most  
desired. I do find it rather amazing how folks with no experience with a  
particular radio are always first to offer criticism or their "expert" advice.  For me 
the all the specs in the world will not replace actual "road-testing"  the 
radio.
 
The comments about not being able to send fast code, well I am sort of  one 
of those that believe having a drawl is not bad (even with CW)--grin-- and  
also believe menues belong in restaurants and paddles in canoes. But hey that  is 
me.
 
Stuart, as a long time Scout owner, I have a lot of respect for your  
feedback and you were the ham who first convinced me the Scout was a good  solid 
radio. I think the beauty is in the simplicity. OK so the hiss is a bit  annoying 
at times.  As many have suggested it is the operator that makes  the radio, 
not the other way around.
 
The Scout will be my QRP rig, whether I drive to the field in my 67  VW bus 
or operate out of our log home. For some of the critics I will close  with 
stating that no the Scout finals are not called "pills"  (smile).
 
Alan  KB7MBI
Woodinville, WA




(Corsair, Scout, and lots of boat anchors)