[TenTec] Ten-Tec Eagle 599

[Rick W]

If you look a t the photo of the rear of the 599 there seems to be a knock-out 
to the left of the KEY connector.  


           http://cdn.tentec.com/178.jpg

Was there a thought of an RJ-45 connector at this location.  

You'd think that adding an SMA or BNC jack somewhere on the back of the rig AT 
THE FACTORY with a 9 MHz output would not be difficult.  The buffer amp could be 
external with power off one of those much maligned RCA jacks.  (I believe 
Clifton Laboratories makes such a unit in a shielded enclosure.)

Without a look at the interior of the 599 we can speculate about how easy or 
difficult it might be to add a 9 MHz output.  If Ten-Tec could easily add the 
output (ideally a buffered output) at minimal cost they'd have another feature 
on the Eagle that doesn't exist on contemporary rigs from other manufacturers.

As to whether or not an external panadapter or other external SDR receiver is 
needed is your choice.  Just like the Ext Spr jack or the ACC1 jack.  But if the 
9 MHz output is there at least you have that choice.

I've added the IF ouput to my Orion (565) and love it!  If you're curious check 
out at the video link on my website! 


 73,
Rick
VE7TK


Website: http://www.ve7tk.com

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To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com> 
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Ten-Tec Eagle 599 
From: "Walt Amos" <waltk8cv4612amos at att.net> 
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 22:35:06 -0400 
W4RT or Clifton Labs will have a COTTAGE INDUSTRY installing IF ports on the  
back of EAGLES :-)  Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI.