The Eagle Has Landed... In TN

[W3WN]

Eagle 599.jpg
At the Ten-Tec hamfest this weekend (and now I'm sorry that I passed up W3WH's offer to take a long drive with him to TN), the company introduced a new HF radio, the Eagle (Model 599)

It has the same physical footprint as the recently discontinued Argonaut V rig. It runs 5 to 100 W output adjustable, selectable roofing filters, built-inauto tuner, full QSK (of course), and loads more.

Of special note is that it will be using a USB port for computer access, and it will include 6 meters.

Pricing will begin at $1800. The unit is presently awaiting FCC certification (what we used to call "type acceptance" and the word is that as soon as it has the FCC's blessing, the Eagle will go on sale.

A copy of the Ten-Tec brochure can be found here: http://www.myrockport.com/Eagle_Brochure.pdf

And there is already a Yahoo group set up for those interested: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TenTec_Eagle/

[W5RB]

Now on the TenTec website , also .
http://www.tentec.com/

[N2CHX]

Now accepting donations to the "Help N2KKM Update Her Rig" fund drive

[kf0rt]

Not enough knobs.

[W5RB]

The inclusion of a zero IF is interesting . Puzzling choice of 2nd IF , and making AM and FM optional .

[N2CHX]

Not enough knobs.

Perfect.

[PA5COR]

Needs more knobs.
With the new Kenwood in the works i have too see it selling well.
Time will tell...

[NQ6U]

Seems rather light on features for an $1800 radio. I think I'd go for an SDR instead.

[KG4CGC]

I'll stick with my Corsair. That Eagle lacks a direct entry number pad which is a must for all modern rigs. The display is cool though. Blue is always cool. Just needs an analog meter.

[NQ6U]

I'll stick with my Corsair. That Eagle lacks a direct entry number pad which is a must for all modern rigs. The display is cool though. Blue is always cool. Just needs an analog meter.

And more knobs.