[TenTec] TenTec Scout, accessories and other items FS

Mon Jun 9 17:01:12 EDT 2014

Where in Florida are you ? I am in Lady Lake.

Paul, KD3JF

On Monday, June 9, 2014 3:17 PM, djchase <djchase at charter.net> wrote:

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>Ken,
>Thank you for the reply and offer.   I have been offered another scout with the WARC band modules that I am especially interested in.  I will keep your offer in mind if this current deal falls through.
>Vy 73,
>Dave
>k8rxb
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>-------- Original message --------
>From: "Ken Simpson, W8EK" <kenw8ek at gmail.com> 
>Date: 06/08/2014  2:31 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
>To: TenTec List at contesting <tentec at contesting.com> 
>Subject: [TenTec] TenTec Scout, accessories and other items FS 
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>TenTec "Scout" HF Transceiver, plus many Scout Accessories,
>Power Supplies, RF Speech Processors, and other miscellaneous
>accessories For Sale:
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>TenTec Scout 555 HF transceiver
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>The TenTec Scout is a nice, small, compact 50 Watt output radio
>for both CW and SSB. It was made to be simple to operate, and
>easy to run mobile, if that is desired. It features TenTec's great
>full break in QSK on CW, and has really great low distortion
>audio on SSB. Of course it has digital readout.
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>This unit features a "Jones Filter" which permits one to vary the
>bandwidth from about 2400 Hz for SSB down to about 300 Hz
>for CW. This is continuously variable with a pot, so it can be
>adjusted to suit band conditions very easily. No need to buy
>extra filters for this rig! It does need 13 V DC at about 10 amps.
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>Since the rig is small, it does not even have a band switch.
>Instead it uses "modules" for each band. These modules
>plug into the front of the unit. To change bands, one simply
>pops one module out, and plugs another in. Only takes a
>couple seconds. It can cover from 160 thru 10 meters,
>including the WARC bands, but using the proper module.
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>This particular rig works fine, and looks good as well.
>There are a few minor scratches on the sides.
>It includes a power cord, original box, manual, and one band
>module of your choice. Other accessories are available
>separately below. $250
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>I have band modules for 80/75, 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters.
>Additional band modules are $45 each if purchased with
>the rig, or $55 if purchased separately.
>The person buying the rig gets first choice on any
>accessories, including the band modules.
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>TenTec 297 noise blanker for the 555 Scout
>It works great on impulse / ignition type of noise. Not as
>great on other kinds. $65 with rig, or $75 separately.
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>TenTec hand microphone
>I think it is a model 701, but that info is not on the mic.
>Four pin connector can be used on any of the TenTec
>rigs with the 4 pin connector. Works fine and looks
>close to new. With paper work for $30.
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>TenTec 937 Power Supply
>This is the matching AC power supply for the Scout, although
>it can certainly be used on other rigs.  It is rated at 11 amps
>intermittent and 7 amps continuous.  It is in its original box,
>and works and looks close to new.  $65
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>TenTec 715 RF Speech Processor:
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>The Model 715 RF Speech Processor is a high performance
>true RF-type speech processor designed to operate with
>most modern HF Amateur Radio transceivers. RF speech
>processing is a superior system to traditional AF
>systems found in a typical HF transceiver.
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>..Increase average SSB power output by up to 6 dB
>..Enhance readability by stations hearing your signal
>..Break pileups for DXpeditions faster
>..Keep your net or contest run frequency clearer
>..Easy to install, easy to operate
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>The 715 RF speech processor is installed between the
>microphone and the microphone jack on your transceiver.
>Two microphone inputs are provided -- an 8 pin microphone
>connector wired for TenTec and Yaesu, and a 1/8” input
>used for direct connection of microphones. 13 V DC required.
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>This particular unit works 100% and looks like new.
>Paper work is included for $200.
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>TenTec 234 RF Speech Processor
>The 234 is the predecessor to the 715 speech processor
>(listed above) except it matches the early Omni Series
>A, B, and C rigs, and others of that era.  It has both a
>4 pin plug and a 1/4 inch stereo jack for input.  It needs
>13 V DC at low current.  It is an extremely effective unit,
>typically providing about a 6 db increase in talk power.
>With paperwork for $150.
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>TenTec Switching Power Supply:
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>"Switcher / 25" 25 amp switching power supply:
>This is a 25 amp switching power supply in a case that
>matches the early Omni series case, with the metal bezel
>around it. It is in a case that is the same size as a 243
>remote VFO. It has an ammeter on the front, along with
>Switch, TenTec logo, and output bulb. The front panel
>basically looks like a 280 power supply with a metal bezel,
>but says "Switcher/25" on it. It is very quiet, and well
>shielded, and does not produce any electrical noise that
>I could find. $140
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>MFJ 1118 DC Power Distribution Strip:
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>The MFJ-1118 is a versatile, high-current deluxe
>multiple DC power outlet. It lets you power two HF
>and/or VHF transceivers and six or more accessories
>from your transceiver's main 13 V DC power supply.
>You get two pairs of super heavy duty 30 amp 5-way
>binding posts for powering your transceivers. Each
>pair is individually fused and RF bypassed, capable
>of a total of 35 amps.
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>An LED indicates power "ON". Six pairs of heavy duty,
>RF bypassed 5-way binding posts lets you power your
>accessories. They handle a total of 15 amps and are
>protected by a master fuse, have an ON/OFF power
>switch and an LED power indicator.
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>You get 6 feet super heavy eight gauge color-coded
>cable with ring tongue terminals, plus a built-in
>0 - 25 VDC monitor meter.
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>With paper work for only $60.
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>Cables for CW keyers and keys:
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>Cable for paddles
>About 3 feet long, and with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
>connector on the end, like used by most rigs. $8
>As above, but 1/4 inch plug. $8
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>Cable for straight key
>About 3 feet long, with a mono 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) phone
>plug on it, as used with a straight key. $5
>As above, but 1/4 inch plug. $5
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>I also have many other accessories available such as many
>different types of microphones, HTs, VHF and UHF rigs,
>antennas, etc. Just too many things to list here.
>Please e-mail your requests.
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>Prices do not include shipping from Florida.
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>Thanks.
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>73,
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>Ken, W8EK
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>Ken Simpson
>E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net
>Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400
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