[TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Just tossing out an idea operationally, my preference is to use SPLIT.  If I 
were to use RIT and bump the VFO knob I change TX freq and RX freq.   On the 
other hand, by using SPLIT, if I bump the VFO knob I only change RX freq. 
And I can use the MULTI knob for something else like changing the keyer 
speed and not needing to push any buttons.

73
Bob, K4TAX




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S


>I will side with Bob on this one.
>
> Although I spend most of my time doing search and pounce, I always have
> several hours of CQing.
> I find it easier to hit A=B, and then split.
> I did that will all my radios, not just now with the Eagle.
>
> After that my TX stays put and I can tune around with the main tuning 
> knob.
> MUCH easier that tweaking a tiny knob.
> To sync all, I switch between A/B and hit A=B again.
>
> More than one way to skin a cat.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ted 
> Bryant
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 8:19 PM
> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>
> RIT is very useful in CW contesting where in the heat of battle stations
> calling you may land on or near the edge of your passband.  Many radios 
> like
> the Orion, Orion II, TS590s and FT1000mp will accept software commands to
> reset the RIT offset to zero.  That command can be put in your contest
> logging program's QSL message (usually F3).  This way you never have to
> worry about being off frequency for the next caller.
>
> 73, Ted W4NZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob 
> McGraw
> - K4TAX
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 12:22 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>
> It is much easier to use SPLIT.  Plus one knows directly the freq of their
> TX and RX.
>
>>From my take, every radio I've ever owned or used including others than
> Tentec, the RIT function sucks!  I view it as a carry over from "CB
> Clarifier" days.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Toby Pennington" <w4cakk at centurylink.net>
> To: <tentec at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 11:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>
>
>>
>> I work cw most all the time,   and the Eagle's RIT implementation sucks,
>> that plus another nit or two caused me to get rid of the Eagle,
>> although the QSK cw was the best I have ever used,  and I liked the
>> implementation of the RF gain and low noise receiver. Toby K4NH
>>
>>
>> On 7/7/2014 11:51 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>>> Push the button and count to 3.... in chinese!  ;-)
>>>
>>> Split is not difficult.  You don't even have to push the fUNC key.
>>> The one that bugs me is RIT.
>>>
>>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of John
>>> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 4:59 AM
>>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>>
>>> And, how does one engage SPLIT again in the Eagle....in the heat of
>>> battle?
>>>
>>> 73 John W4II
>
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