[TenTec] paragon II Pass band tuning

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I agree with Joe.? See below.? I had an Omni V, traded it for an Omni VI.? Bought a Paragon 2, soon sold the Omni VI, as I no longer contest competitively.? Really like the Paragon 2 for its clear reception and AM capability, great CW and SSB.? It is an unrecognized flower among the few.

73 de John, K5SEE

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Roberts <jroberts at io.com>
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:33 am
Subject: Re: [TenTec] paragon II Pass band tuning



This is correct...the PBT does NOT function with the 6.0 filter.

Man, that 6.0 filter provides some easy listening SSB when conditions 
permit. I put in an INRAD 2.1 and that filter sounds great also. The 
stock 2.4 is a little smoother and more muted than the INRADs and those 
characteristics work in certain conditions. But tuning around with the 
wide open 6.0 is a joy (almost sounds as good as a Triton).

I think the Paragon II is an awesome radio. I like mine more than I 
anticipated, thinking the Omni V would better it. I picked it up as a 
"backup" with gen coverage RX but it is way better than I hoped.

It turns out that the Paragon II is a totally smooth operating, great 
sounding set out of the box and I had to add banks of of INRADs, AF/IF 
mods, change the AGC constants, and install some fresh decoupling caps 
to sort of get the Omni V almost where I want it.

Theoretically, the Paragon II is a compromise compared to the Omni rigs, 
but I am sorta liking it more than the Omni V for band cruising and 
casual operating. Nice to have AM RX also--sounds real nice on AM.

Enjoy the P II! I'm sure enjoying mine.

Joe N5KAT

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