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Ten-Tec Argonaut (509)

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Amateur HF transceiver
Frequency range: 10-80 m in five bands
80 m:   3.5-4.0 MHz
40 m:   7.0-7.5 MHz
20 m:   14.0-14.5 MHz
15 m:   21.0-21.5 MHz
10 m:   28.0-30.0 MHz
Tuning steps:Analog / continuous
Frequency stability:Less than 100 Hz @ 10.5-14 VDC power supply
Mode:SSB / CW
Channels / memory management:No
Repeater shift / offset:None
Power supply:12-14 VDC (Phono / RCA)
Current drain / power consumption:RX: Less than 150 mA
TX: Less than 1 A
Antenna impedance / connector:50-75 ohm / Phono (RCA)
Dimensions (W*H*D):330*115*180 mm (13*4.53*7.09")
Weight:2.72 Kg (6 lb)
Other features:SWR meter.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne
IF: 9 MHz
Sensitivity:0.5 uV (10 dB S+N/N)
Selectivity:2.4 KHz (-6 dB)
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:1 W at 2% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:




TRANSMITTER SECTION
RF output power: SSB: ~3 W (5 W PEP input)
CW: ~3 W (5 W input)
Modulation system:
Max FM deviation (Factory set):No FM
Spurious emissions:Better than -? dB
Microphone impedance / connector:Hi-Z / 6.3 mm (1/4")
Microphone input level:? mV




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA, 1973-197x (Discontinued)
Additional info:
Related documents:User manual (3.4 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:Amateur Radio (VK): October 1976
Options / Accessories:
205
206
208
210
215P
KR5A
Antenna tuner
100 KHz XTAL calibrator
External CW audio filter
AC power supply. 13 VDC, 1.2 A
Ceramic microphone. Hi-Z
Electronic keyer with built-in paddle
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