[TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts

[Michael Chowning]

Don't forget the TT 526 6N2.  It is a great rig and is a rare find on 
the used market.  TT might do well to resurrect it from the "ashes."
      Mike, n8ttr

On 5/28/16 10:18 AM, Steve Berg wrote:
> I think it would be a great idea for the next Argonaut to come 
> equipped with 12 meters.  I am not so concerned about 6 meter 
> coverage, because I have found that the Argonaut VI is a great IF 
> radio for transverters, and works far better in that mode than it most 
> likely would if it covered 6 meters by itself.  I have made some DX 
> contacts with my Argonaut II on 12 meters, and when and if that band 
> is open, it can offer the QRP enthusiast a lot of enjoyment.
>
> We may well be going into another long term sunspot minimum, so 
> coverage of 160 is a good idea for those whose properties allow for 
> efficient antennas.
>
> 73,
>
> Steve WA9JML
>
> On 5/28/2016 12:18 AM, rick at dj0ip.de wrote:
>> The Argonaut6 "Phoenix" WILL have 12m in it.
>>
>> BTW, I coined the "phoenix" bit, Ten-Tec has not chosen to call it that.
>>
>> Over the next 6 to 8 years, most people will probably be very happy that
>> they have 160m instead of 12m.
>> 10 and 12m are going on a Sabbatical soon!
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tim
>> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 2:15 AM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] New TT rigs...thoughts
>>
>> 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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