Category Archives: Product Announcements

Ten-Tec Argonaut VI: On schedule for ordering, shipping later this fall

Posted on September 8, 2012 by k4swl

I just received word from John Henry at Ten-Tec that their time frame for production runs of the Model 539 (Argonaut VI) is  on-track with estimates provided at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. John said: We are running a small production … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Model 418 100 Watt Amplifier now shipping

Posted on August 11, 2012 by k4swl

(Source: Ten-Tec) TEN-TEC Inc. Announces the Model 418 160-6 Meter Solid State Linear Amplifier in stock and ready for shipment Generating 100 Watts of output from as little as 5 Watts of input, the Model 418 Amplifier raises the bar … Continue reading →

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John answers a few questions about the Ten-Tec Model 539 Argonaut VI

Posted on May 29, 2012 by k4swl

John Henry, Software Engineer for Ten-Tec, wrote the following message in response to Argonaut VI comments and questions on the Model 539 group: To help answer a few questions. The electronics ARE based on the 599, [Ten-Tec Eagle] not exactly … Continue reading →

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The Kenwood TS-990S: Some preliminary specs and features

Posted on May 24, 2012 by k4swl

At Dayton, I had a chance to ask Kenwood reps about the TS-990S.  They did have a few details, but many (such as price) are still rather vague. I made notes on these: This rig will weigh in at 57 … Continue reading →

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Video: Tuning the Ten-Tec Argonaut VI

Posted on May 23, 2012 by k4swl

As Ten-Tec was setting up at the Dayton Hamvention last Thursday, I was able to meet with their engineer (John Henry) briefly and had a little time to play with the new Model 539 Argonaut VI. As I tuned around … Continue reading →

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Photos of the Kenwood TS-990

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

The display model of the Kenwood TS-990 is covered under plexiglass in Hara Arena. Here are a few photos I took this morning. Note that they’ve covered the back panel of the radio with black cloth.  

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Photos of the Yaesu FT DX 3000

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Here are a few first photos of the Yaesu FT DX 3000 at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention. I’ve also taken shots of the product sheet below. Better images will follow. Tagged: Yaesu

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Ten-Tec Model 418 pricing and availability

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Ten-Tec announced that the price is $785. They’re taking orders at Dayton and shipping end of June.

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Flex Radio: a few photos of the new Flex 6000 product line

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl
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Yaesu FT DX 3000

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

A poster of Yaesu’s new FT DX 3000 HF/50 MHz 100 Watt transceiver. More to come from the Dayton Hamvention.

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