BearCreekHam

Boy do I need to catch up here!

(Will fill in as time allows.)

• The saga of the TS-790A

So, I was looking for a good VHF/UHF multi-mode rig because I want to work satellites at some point. After doing some research it seems like the TS-790A was a really good choice and superior to most modern rigs on the market. So going on the used market I found a complete set-up, rig, power supply, speaker, and negotiated a $1200 price for it including shipping.

Background on Conrad - The seller was a long time ham who was having some sort of unspecified family issue that required selling his stuff for cash. I knew this, and certainly didn't grind him on price. Just made sure that the payments were correct and timely (even picked up the $200 shipping tab to help out).

It was clear that the seller REALLY loved the radio and was only selling it under extreme duress.

After some time I received the rig and got it on the air. The reviews are correct. It is a VERY sweet radio.

So light/dark another day. Sure enough about a 1/2 year later I get an email from Conrad asking if he can buy the rig back. I don't want to lose the radio, but it is "Golden Rule" time. And it doesn't count if you only apply it when it is easy...

Finding another rig
The hunt for the manuals
Waiting for the check.

• Improvements status
  

Noise is biggest
No further progress on antennas
Amp(s) on order

• Kid's Day

Grumpy old men and clueless teenagers on the repeaters
Greg and some guy on 20m SSB
Abandon: More RTTY RU
Joey goes to town!

• ARRL RTTY Round Up

Arrival
Early results
Grumpy wife
The next morning
Leaving for Kid's Day

• Stew Perry

Original plan
Change in plans
Run to radio shack
Fun with a sling shot
It just won't tune
Two contacts

• Adventures in QRM

JV
PG&E
The ambassador and Christmas cookies
Calling the manufacture
Recalling the home owner
Waiting...

Labels: improvements, Kids' Day, QRM, RTTY, Stew Perry, ts-790a