[TenTec] Delta 580 for Young Ham

[Darrell Bellerive]

I downloaded a manual off the Ten-Tec website that should answer all my 
questions. Should have thought of that first.

Darrell

On 2010.05.13 10:45 AM, Darrell Bellerive wrote:
> Thanks for all the great replies! This list is indeed a great resource.
>
> Here's what I have learned about the Delta 580:
>
> The base radio came with only an SSB filter and crystals for 160, 80,
> 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters.
>
> Options were:
> Noise Blanker
> Crystals for WARC bands, 30, 17, and 12 meters
> Narrow SSB filter
> CW filter: 500 or 250 Hz
> Audio Filter(s)?
>
> Accessories were:
> Model 280 Power Supply
> Model 283 External VFO
> Model 214 or 705A microphone
>
> Ten-Tec will still service this radio and its accessories.
>
> A few more questions:
> 1) The front panel has a 4 position selectivity switch. I assume this
> controls both the IF and audio filter selection. Can someone elaborate
> on what each switch position does?
>
> 2) Was there more than one audio filter option or does one audio filter
> option provide different bandwidths depending on the selectivity switch
> position? If there is more than one audio filter option, how many
> options can the 580 accommodate?
>
> 3) What are the Ten-Tec part numbers for the IF filters? Are they the
> same as the filters for other Ten-Tec models or are they unique to the
> Delta 580?
>
> 4) Is there an audio difference between the 214 and 705A microphones or
> is it just a preference for the styling?
>
> Thanks again es 73,
> Darrell
>
>
>
> On 2010.05.12 10:12 AM, Darrell Bellerive wrote:
>> My grandson has taken an interest in my ham radio activities and would
>> like to become a ham.
>>
>> In my search for a good radio for him to listen to the bands, I have
>> decided that a Ten-Tec Delta 580 would be a great starter rig. Coverage
>> of all the bands from 160 to 10, and a simple user interface. So I am in
>> search of one for him.
>>
>

-- 
Darrell Bellerive
Amateur Radio Station VA7TO
Grand Forks BC Canada