[TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts

[Paul Gates]

I have worked dx on 12 meters. I called CQ!
Paul kw4bd

On Saturday, June 4, 2016, Bwana Bob <wb2vuf at verizon.net> wrote:

> Yes, I don't see the value in 160 meters for a low-power or portable rig
> ,  but maybe there are QRP possibilities on the band.  I'd like to see 60
> meters.  I never hear any activity on 12 meters.  Oh, and must look
> mil-spec (even if it isn't)  like the now-discontinued ICOM 7200,  with
> side handles front speaker and keyboard frequency entry....
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
> Bob WB2VUF
>
>
> On 5/27/2016 8:15 PM, Tim wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I was rather vocal of the Argonaut VI. Part of my criticism concerned
>> adding 160 meters and skipping 12 meters. I know the why for both. Perhaps
>> I could have handled the concept better if it had only 3 or 5 bands. I
>> don't know, but it just seemed odd that 160 meters would be so important in
>> a 10 watt radio.
>>
>> Any body think it might be kind of cool if the Argonaut 7at became a
>> simpler, but direct competition for the KX3? Hmmmm, how about if the box
>> was a smaller version of the box for the 515?
>>
>>
>> Tim
>> KE4KE
>> 515, Eagle and Jupiter.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 05/24/2016 07:20 PM, Steve Berg wrote:
>>
>>> I am mostly a casual operator here, so my Corsair II is more than
>>> adequate for my needs.  I am more interested in what happens to the
>>> Argonaut line.  I have had excellent performance with my Argonaut VI and my
>>> 6 meter transverter and Mirage brick amplifier.  I just ordered 6 and 2
>>> meter transverters from Down East Microwave to replace my Elecraft units.
>>> So, I may spring for a new Argonaut when Ten Tec gets them back into
>>> production.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Steve WA9JML
>>>
>>>
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