What happened Ten-Tec?
Boutique electronics manufacturer Dishtronix has acquired the assets of amateur radio equipment maker Ten-Tec from RKR Designs. This is the second change of ownership within a year for what is left of the well-known transceiver company.
Is Ten-Tec still in business?
Here is the new answer for EVERYONE for ever more and is the LAST answer we will give. Are you ready? Here it is: TENTEC IS IN BUSINESS, IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS, AND HAS CONSISTENTLY BEEN OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
Where was the Ten-Tec radio factory?
Ten-Tec used to have a large factory in Sevierville, Tennessee and would host an annual hamfest in the large parking area behind the factory.
What is a QRP transceiver?
In amateur radio, QRP operation refers to transmitting at reduced power while attempting to maximize one’s effective range. Since the late 1960s, commercial transceivers specially designed for QRP operation have evolved from vacuum tube to solid state technology.
What happened to Buxcomm?
Due to owners, serious health issues, BUXCOMM is closing October 19, 2018. I bought many thing from there over the years. I’m sad to see this ham business close but I also wish the owner all the best considering the circumstances and understand that he needs to focus on his health right now.
Who bought ten TEC?
Dishtronix
Dishtronix, an electronics design and manufacturing company, has purchased the assets of Amateur Radio equipment manufacturer TEN-TEC from RKR Designs.
How many watts can a ham radio use?
1,500 watts
Power Output Depending on the size (hand-held or desktop), power can be from a few milliwatts to 1,500 watts. Many new hams are graduates from citizens band (CB) radio. Unlike the 5-watt limit on CB, hams can use quite a bit more power (1,500 watts).
How many watts is considered QRP?
5 Watts
QRP is a way of operating that involves using low power transmitters, that are no more than 5 Watts for Morse or data modes, or 10 Watts pep for voice.
Does a ham radio need electricity?
All radios require a power supply, antenna, and transceiver to send and receive signals.
How many watts is a cW?
Centiwatt to Watt Conversion Table
| Centiwatt [cW] | Watt [W] |
|---|---|
| 10 cW | 0.1 W |
| 20 cW | 0.2 W |
| 50 cW | 0.5 W |
| 100 cW | 1 W |
What is Ten-Tec HF radio?
The Ten-Tec company produces a wide variety of radio equipment and accessories that allow you to deviate from using mainstream communications networks. Whether you need local, regional, national, or wider coverage, these HF communication devices can serve as your portal into the world of amateur radio.
What makes the Ten-Tec RX 340 unique?
The TEN-TEC RX 340 is a multi mode, general coverage synthesized receiver utilizing extensive Digital Signal Processing. DSP brings the performance and repeatability of expensive military grade communications receivers into the price range of top end commercial receivers for shortwave listeners.
What is a Ten-Tec HAM rig?
Ten-Tec ham rigs, such as the Eagle, are capable of broadcasting and receiving radio signals across a broad range of frequencies and transmission ranges, including: Do Ten-Tec transceivers have dual-tone multi-frequency capability?
Can the Ten-Tec Orion communicate with other radio rigs?
Among other capabilities, Ten-Tec devices, including the Orion, do have the ability to communicate with other radio rigs through the dual-tone multi-frequency signaling protocol. Having the ability to access this band allows you to: