[TenTec] all mode ten tec (argonaut V?)

[RaySoifer at cs.com]

In a message dated 9/2/2007 8:51:50 PM GMT Standard Time, 
foxbat426 at hotmail.com writes: 
> would it be possible to run the argonaut off a non ten tec amp to 
> bring up my wattage to the nominal 100 watts of most transceivers. does 
> anyone run there argo's from an amp? on average, how much power will an amp 
> put out from the max. 20 watt output of the argo. tia, john
> 

One solution for this is to get a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-100Bdx.  This is a 
solid-state "brick" amp for 80-6 meters that puts out 100 watts and uses RF-sensing 
switching so no amp control link is needed.  While originally designed for the 
FT-817, it will work fine with the Argo V as long as the Argo's output is 
kept to 10-12 watts or less.  If you goof, you won't damage the amp.  It will 
just turn off automatically and tell you "DRV ERR" in Morse code!

You won't find it at a US dealer because FCC will not allow this sort of amp 
to be type-certified.  However, it's perfectly legal for a licensed ham to 
use.  The only drawbacks are that you have to order it direct from the 
manufacturer in Japan (Google Tokyo Hy-Power for the web site) and the price: $360 plus 
shipping, at least when I got mine a few months ago.  I mainly use it on RTTY, 
and it works fine.

GL & 73,

Ray W2RS