[TenTec] What's wrong with the Ten Tec Scout?

[Bwana Bob]

Ditto, here,

I've used the Scout as a bedside radio, too, running on the original TPS 
937 power supply, and on battery during power failures. I used it mobile 
only a couple of occasions, but I've used it a lot portable for Field 
Day or cabin camping. It's in the corner of the dining room now, hooked 
to a 66 foot inverted L, through either a homebrew L network tuner or an 
LDG Z11pro autotuner.

  I run it at 25-30 watts, which helps it to run cooler, reducing heat 
migration from the final to the VFO. I did put in the temperature 
compensation capacitor mod.  I also added a switch on the back, in place 
of the ground lug, to drop the I.F. gain to make listening on 80 and 40 
less noisy.  I use it mostly on CW but I have gotten excellent audio 
reports on SSB when using various dynamic mics. It really likes those 
older Shure small mobile mics.

My only complaint is the mechanical stability of the VFO. Because of the 
chassis design, the VFO will jump if the case is squeezed or I push on 
the front panel. Some internal cross bracing to make the structure more 
rigid would help.  I did find what looks to me like a software bug: If I 
make a transmission with the internal keyer, then immediately switch to 
speed set mode, the VFO takes off rapidly up the band. The obvious 
solution is, "Don't do that".

Overall, the Scout is a fun, simple, basic radio, great for portable use 
or a doomsday backup rig.

             73,

             Bob WB2VUF

On 7/8/2012 6:27 AM, al sirois wrote:
> Sunday
> 8 July 2012
>
> I love the Scout, Michael Goltz:
>
> I use the internal keyer all the time about 18 - 30 wpm.
>
> I don't see problems w/ drift. It's a single defined receiver, so, sometimes
> the vfo nob needs small adjustment. But it settles down.
>
> I've had three of them and currently keep one by my bedside table on a 68 ft
> longwire thru a T-T #277 tuner. ( I have two of these tuners, so if you need
> a good tuner for this rig that is not too big, I'll sell you my spare for
> $100.- shipped ).
>
> Al Sirois, N1MHC
> P.O. Box 2
> East Boothbay, ME 04544
> 207-633-5363
> alsirois at roadrunner.com
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> On Behalf Of Michael A. Goltz
> Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 6:14 PM
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Subject: [TenTec] What's wrong with the Ten Tec Scout?
>
> I have been following the "First Ten Tec" thread by Rick with great
> interest! Mine started with a PM3 then a Triton IV  then an OMNI A Series B
> then an OMNI D then another Triton IV with digital accessory along with a
> Century 21, a Century 22 and then I bought a Corsair II. At one time had
> then all together and used all of them CW only (no SSB).
> I got very sick in 2000 and disposed of all my gear!  Everything.
> Too make a long story short I am still here. I want ( and need) to get back
> on the air and I found a Scout with all the modules and plan to put it on
> the air as soon as I get a wire up.
> I read the post from the fellow who thought "the Scout was Ten Tec's low
> point". I would like to hear from Scout users who love the Scout or hate it.
> I want to know about the freq drift(?) when using the internal keyer(?) Will
> it be better if I use an external keyer? Will I like the Jones filter after
> using 250/500 Hz filters? This Scout was back to Ten Tec for a go-over about
> a year ago (right before I bought it). I have the 937 Power Supply to use
> with it.
> I plan to use the Scout fixed only-no mobile. And on CW only. Give me your
> experiences and thoughts! I would be grateful for any info!  Thanks!!
> Mike N8CRF    whomike at yahoo.com
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