Tentec 550 pegasus documentation 550 logging software. There is a list of specific computer operating system and sound card requirements to be able to successfully decode drm signals. Tentec has created another legend within the new 539 argonaut vi. The 1254 did not work correctly when first powered up. Integrated radio station software for transceivers. Jul 19, 2015 reception of mw, sw broadcast and ham radio on 40 meters with a long wire. Power supply 252m powers tentec inc sevierville tn, buil. The building process is very straigthforward, and should present no difficulties to a builder with moderate experience so long as the instructions are followed and care is.
I would like to thank for housing the web pages and also thank ten tec corporationand the following amateur operators have contributed photos and other information to the cause. Tentec 565 sch service manual download, schematics, eeprom. I happen to have some matched 1n5711 schottky diodes and a minicircuits tfm2 mixer from projects never completed. Tentec 1254 ssb cw am microprocessorcontrolled 100 khz 30 mhz receiver. The ten tec unit consists only of a circuit board and components to build the bridge part of the project.
The software provides a graphical user interface and uses winusb to talk to the pstars native usb interface. Some ups and downs caused by bad antenna connection. View and download tentec ssbcwam instruction manual online. A previous article described modifications to the tentec 1254. Audio derived agc improvements verbatim from the tentec reflector may 29, 2000 it worked for me for a time then failed. Ten tec is offering a legacy radio that was developed more than a decade ago.
Additional details, such as full specifications, the latest rx320 software, programmers reference guide, schematic diagrams and material list are available from tentecs web site. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. Back to tentec next htportable last modified 20090107. Feb 10, 2011 the 1254 did not work correctly when first powered up. Tentec model 1054 shortwave radio a followup report after more than a month waiting on backorder, i finally got the aluminum case for my tentec model 1054 shortwave receiver. This new qrp transceiver incorporates the use of tentecs asr design philosophy. Oct 04, 2017 ten tec used to be a really good company with a lot of smart people and friendly staff, that ten tec is long gone. Tentec 565 orion tentec 565 orion hf transceiver is no longer in production.
Schematic of the ten tec 1253 regenerative receiver unusually, the jfetbased detector in the ten tec 1253 regenerative receiver uses a twoterminal tuned circuit no feedback tap or tickler winding and includes a groundedgate jfet in the feedback loop. This kit is being replaced with a linux os arm based design. Tentec 1254 receiver display upgrade kit maker feed. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers. The tentec 1254 was already a worthwhile investment, but with this low cost upgrade its features are greatly enhanced, making it the equivalent of more expensive receivers. Paul, gm4uls, and i exchanged several emails in august, 20, about the tentec jupiter, which tentec lists as their model 538 hf transceiver. View and download ten tec 1253 assembly and instruction manual online. The jupiter is an early example of softwaredefined radio.
So much in fact that without sufficient agc voltage, even weak signals drive it. Ten tec 566 orion ii ten tec 566 orion ii hf transceiver is no longer in production. Tentec 566 orion ii tentec 566 orion ii hf transceiver is no longer in production. Tentec provides a software together with the transceiver, so hooking it up is quite easy. Ten tec used to be a really good company with a lot of smart people and friendly staff, that ten tec is long gone. This link is listed in our web site directory since monday jul 28 2008, and till today ten tec software has been followed for a total of 949 times. The tentec model 1254 superhet receiver kit combines the satisfaction of the kit building. So much in fact that without sufficient agc voltage, even weak signals drive it to distortion. External tuning using software and a serial port interface or, optionally, usb with exact. There is an alternative source of software which is written and distributed by n4py. The resource is currently listed in in a single category. Tentec 962 power supply schematicmanual i thought i scanned the 961 and the 962, but i couldnt find the either. I wasnt able to find much information about this receiver on the web, but was interested by what i did find. This kit works really good, with extraordinary sensitivity.
System design engineering tentec model 1254 and hf. I also built the 1056 rcvr that comes with parts for any band. View and download ten tec ssbcwam instruction manual online. The ten tec model 1254 general coverage receiver kit was fun to build a great kit, and a very good swl receiver. Ten tec 550 pegasus documentation 550 logging software. The videos feature a description and walkthough of the rf signal path, an examination of the if signals, details of a. Models ending e have dual primary winding, permitting 115 or. The tentec model 1254 general coverage receiver kit was fun to build a great kit, and a very good swl receiver.
Tentec model 1254 superhet receiver kit shortwave radio. While searching for a used ten tec 1254, which i have bought, i came upon a couple of mods supposedly to improve the receiver. In addition, there are photosdetails on their highend rx331, rx340, and rx400 receivers. Selectable manual tuning steps from 10 hz to 100 khz see appendix for actual tuning. The ten tec model 1054 regen receiver kit the ten tec model 1054 is a simple 4 band regenerative shortwave receiver kit. Ten tec 565 orion ten tec 565 orion hf transceiver is no longer in production.
View and download tentec 1253 assembly and instruction manual online. Ten tec argonaut 509 qrp radio with ten tec 208 cw filter. System design engineering tentec model 1254 and hf signals. I have also always been amazed at the way the old fashioned regenerative receivers from the 1920s worked, so when i received the ten tec 1054 as a christmas gift this year, i couldnt wait to get the soldering iron out and begin building. Dec 02, 2019 additional details, such as full specifications, the latest rx320 software, programmers reference guide, schematic diagrams and material list are available from ten tec s web site. Jupiter firmware downloads has been followed for a total of 707 times. Id rate it a fourstar kit with threestar difficulty.
Microprocessorcontrolled,15 memories, dual conversion,tunes 100 khz to 30 mhz. Apr 27, 2017 edward cholakian call sign kb1oie makes and sells a tentec 1254 receiver display upgrade kit that is designed to upgrade a tentec 1254 shortwave radio receiver one of the main features of the kit is that it provides a backlit 2. This great rig has been in their lineup for over a decade and was discontinued only recently. Ten tec provides a software together with the transceiver, so hooking it up is quite easy. Click on the small picture for a larger one if available. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers from the elecraft k3 to the ten tec rx 320 receiver.
The audio amp section of ic1 on the ifagc board is biased to provide a huge amount of gain. To run the software with these radios you must do the following. The tentec model 1054 regen receiver kit the tentec model 1054 is a simple 4 band regenerative shortwave receiver kit. Dec 31, 2011 i have always found radio fascinating. What remains at the moment is the name and not much else. Raspberry pi based display board for the tentec 1254, and hf signals bitx. The ten tec model 1254 superhet receiver kit combines the satisfaction of the kit building experience with the performance features expected in a modern hf receiver. Make sure the radio is plugged in and a cable is connected. Another ham radio business owner shoots himself in the foot. Tentec has combined the very same audio output circuit of tentec transceivers with a. Schematic of the tentec 1253 regenerative receiver unusually, the jfetbased detector in the tentec 1253 regenerative receiver uses a twoterminal tuned circuit no feedback tap or tickler winding and includes a groundedgate jfet in the feedback loop. The main category is tentec jupiter that is about tentec jupiter aka pegasusfp. About ten tec software the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The 1254 s big problem is the tuning step size which should be 1khz.
I puchased this kit fully assembled with the cholakian upgrade already installed. When checking later stages the manual describes sounds you should hear. Integrated radio station software for transceivers and receivers. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. A special thanks to carl moreschi n4py who has contributed so much to the software radio aspects of the tentec world. The ten tec 1254 was already a worthwhile investment, but with this low cost upgrade its features are greatly enhanced, making it the equivalent of more expensive receivers.
Nov 06, 20 paul, gm4uls, and i exchanged several emails in august, 20, about the tentec jupiter, which tentec lists as their model 538 hf transceiver. The 1254s big problem is the tuning step size which should be 1khz. Tentec 1253 assembly and instruction manual pdf download. Ten tec model 1054 shortwave radio a followup report after more than a month waiting on backorder, i finally got the aluminum case for my ten tec model 1054 shortwave receiver. Now while this kit as built might work fine with a full size hf dipole i cant say, dont have such an antenna due to rental property restrictions this 1254 was destined for the car, and needed. Tentec argonaut 509 qrp radio with tentec 208 cw filter. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday sep 10 2009, and till today ten tec. In the 1254, the agc circuit introduces no attenuation when the rf input circuits are not. The basic, rs232, and usb kits are available for order. One of my 2001 christmas presents was a tentec 1253 regen receiver. A series of videos featuring the tentec 1254 shortwave am ssb cw receiver kit. Ssb cw am microprocessorcontrolled 100 khz 30 mhz receiver. Edward cholakian call sign kb1oie makes and sells a tentec 1254 receiver display upgrade kit that is designed to upgrade a tentec 1254 shortwave radio receiver.
The tentec model 1254 superhet receiver kit combines the satisfaction of the kit building experience with the performance features expected in a modern hf receiver. Building a ten tec regenerative receiver model no 1054 vk4jaz. The 8bit microchip processor base lcd upgrade kit for tentecs model 1254 shortwave receiver is out of stock and has been discontinued. The main category is shareware and freeware collections that is about ham radio software collections. The tentec model 1254 general coverage receiver kit was fun to build a great kit. Reception of mw, sw broadcast and ham radio on 40 meters with a long wire. N4py software is your source for high quality, effective rig control software for your transceiver. You will build a true dualconversion superhet with a microprocessorcontrolled frequency synthesizer.
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