[TenTec] Starter Rigs

[Martin Ewing]

I still hang on to my Kenwood TS-520S, partly because there's practically
nothing in it that couldn't be replaced today.  No custom ICs -- no ICs at
all.

73
Martin AA6E

On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 5:18 PM, <ki3b at aim.com> wrote:

>
>  Let's try this again.....
>
> You have to be careful of the 'Kenwoods, Yaesu's and Icoms" from that era.
>
> As long as they work, they're great, but there's been a number of
> announcements from the big 3
> that parts are no longer available, nor will the rigs be accepted for
> evaluation and/or repair. You
> may find a 'third party' to fix the rig, but again, this is only if he can
> find the parts to do so.
>
> Sometimes, it's just cheaper to buy even a 'low end' new rig than to go
> through the hassle of
> getting something older 'fixed'. Plus, there's the guarantee that the new
> rig should work out of
> the box.
>
> When I worked for one of the ham dealers, that's the advice I gave, not to
> increase sales, but
> to help a newcomer get into the hobby with the least amount of
> frustration.... Nothings going
> to cool a newcomer off like a broken rig that's gone weeks for repair (if
> it can be repaired..)
>
> Just food for thought....
>
> 73,
>
> Joe KI3B
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dick, WN3R <wn3r at verizon.net>
> To: tentec <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 4:32 pm
> Subject: [TenTec] Starter Rigs
>
>
> I've helped a good number of "new" hams, young and old.  I have found the
> best starter rigs are those in the $300-$400 range with a general coverage
> receiver.  Rigs in this range, if in good physical and operating condition,
> can be used for a number of years and sold for 80-110% of the original
> cost.
>
>
> Unfortunately, it's rare to find a nice TEN TEC in that range as they seem
> to hold their value better than those from Japan.
>
> 73, Dick, WN3R
>
> PS My favorite rig for a newbie was the TS-130S. Now it's the TS-430S,
> 440S,
> or 450S. They are easy to find, buy, and resell.
>
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Dr. Martin S. Ewing, AA6E
Member IEEE, URSI, AAS, ARRL
Branford, Connecticut