[TenTec] SCOUT ON CW?

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Hi Ed,

I have noticed the bandpass shifting lower in frequency as the BW control
is turned CCW on my Scout.  But it seems like I only have to use the RIT
to shift the received signal about 200 Hz lower  than zero beat to peak
up the signal with the BW control fully CCW.   So I'm guessing it would
be around a 500-600 Hz tone.  Haven't done any measurements to verify
that.  So yours doesn't sound exactly right to me.

I don't have the manual at my present  location, but as I recall it does
have a very good discussion on theory, alignment, and schematics.  I
don't remember any specifics on the characteristics of the BW/Jones
filter though.

If you want,  you could call Ten Tec service and ask them what they
think...I have found them to be very helpful.   865-453-7172    You can
also e-mail them at service@tentec.com, they may not answer your question
directly but ask you to call for someone in particular there to answer
your question.

You're right, the qsk is great on that rig.   I've been using mine
portable when I get a chance and it's a fun little rig to use.   I picked
up an LDG z-11 tuner recently and it works fb with the Scout too.  Need
to get a lighter (switching) supply, the linear one that came with it is
too heavy to drag around!  It needs to stay at home hi hi.

73 de Mark N8COO 


On Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:56:25 -0500 "Ed Worst" <edworst@att.net> writes:
> Hello to the list...
> 
> I am the new owner of a Scout 555.  I have been using it on CW 
> ('love that
> QSK), but I was surprised to see how the IF BW control worked.  I 
> was
> expecting something that would narrow up the bandwidth of the IF, 
> and allow
> me to tune the desired CW signal into the center of the bandpass 
> with the
> RIT control.  But what I'm seeing is the IF BW control acts more 
> like an
> adjustable Low Pass audio filter.  As I narrow the "IF Bandwidth", I 
> have to
> retune the desired signal to a lower frequency making it harder to 
> hear.
> With the IF BW control full counterclockwise, the desired signal is
> strongest at nearly ZERO Hertz audio frequency... not very useful.
> 
> Am I using the wrong procedure, or is it supposed to operate like 
> that?  (I
> don't have a manual yet, so I can't look for the answer in there.)
> 
> Any help would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks & 73.
> ed - k9ew
> 
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