[TenTec] TenTec Model 526 6n2 Meter Transceiver

[Steve Berg]

I used to have one.  The only issue I had with mine was that it was not 
possible to set the QSK speed slower.  This made it incompatible with my 
ancient Mirage 6 meter brick amplifier.  I went back to using my 
Argonaut II with my transverters, and now am using the Omni V for this 
as I acquired a nice Corsair II for low band CW duties.  I found the 6&2 
receiver to be more than adequate and it got good audio reports.  The 
noise blanker worked well, too.

Steve WA9JML

W8KZW wrote:
> I have an opportunity to acquire one of these at what I think is an
> attractive price ($400).
> 
> My question is, will I be happy with the radio vs. an Icom 275 or 271 or
> Yaesu / Kenwood equivalent?
> 
> I certainly do not want to start a lengthy string here of the overall merits
> of Ten-Tec vs you know whom ... I'm just looking for some constructive
> feedback on the "I've actually used it" performance specs of this relatively
> obscure (at least to me!) radio as opposed to other purchase options I may
> have.
> 
> Please let's leave out the "Made in America" and "great Ten-Tec service"
> snippets ... I'm a Ten-Tec believer already with an Omni VI , Corsair II,
> and Titan.
> 
> Thanks in advance for the input.  Please cc my email address (
> w8kzw*at*arrl.net ) in your reply to the reflector should you choose to
> respond ... my feeds are batched and I need to make a decision quickly.
> 
> 73,
> Jeff
> W8KZW
> 
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