Software that not only logs but also controls the front panel so you dont need control software 2. Tentec ham and amateur radio transceivers for sale in. Updating the flash firmware on tentec transceivers the new tentec update program will update the flash memory of both the jupiter model 538 and. It is a fantastic rig in many aspects but what i find most pleasing compared to every other rig i have tried. Tap into the global ham radio network with the assistance of tentec radio transceivers. The tentec website offers the pegasus software so that you can control it. I decided to get another rig you never have enough. Integrated radio station software for transceivers. Tentec provides a software together with the transceiver, so hooking it up is quite easy. Radiohf ten tec argo 556 i am selling my rare to fine ten tec,argo 556 wmic, 15 meter module included, cosmetically excellent, full 10 watts and receiver is outstanding. According to tentec engineer, john henry, this mainly makes it work. Installation instructions for tentec jupiter at538k tuner kit.
Modifying audio on tentec jupiter 538 sm5jab ham radio. Jupiter much like its computer controlledonly twin, the pegasus transceiver. Reviewed by joe bottiglieri, aa1gw assistant technical edito r the evolutionary path that has. The audio amp section of ic1 on the ifagc board is biased to provide a. When it comes to rigs i have found home in the way of a tentec jupiter 538. If you think about it, that is a rather stupid thing to ask. Those undertaking this repair do so at their own risk. Tentec 565 sch service manual download, schematics.
I looked at the ads and spent about a month working stations and listening to the quality of their transmitted audio. Im dont know from personal experience, so take this with a grain of salt but i have read grumblings about the length. Hi all im new to the forum and i wonderin if someone can help me with a power problem my jupiter is pushing 65w the power level is up to 100% i was wondering plz if theres a resister or. Click on the small picture for a larger one if available. I picked up an old tentec pegasus and downloaded the n4py control software and i havent looked back.
Fans of the rx320d should note that tentec has just updated the gui graphic user interface for this fine radio. Another ham radio business owner shoots himself in the. There is a small modification required to the pegasusjupiter to allow the two receivers to share the same antenna. As a tentec jupiter owner, this makes me sad and disappointed i cant reply to every email of somebody asking if we are still in business. Tentec control software, kenwood, yaesu, icom software. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff. The cat settings were configured, as was the communicator services. Updating the flash firmware on tentec transceivers the new tentec update program will update the flash memory of both the jupiter model 538 and the pegasus model 550. It is astounding that a radio designed years ago and discontinued 6 years ago can still be so. Just put my tentec jupiter back in service after sitting on the shelf for 6 or 7 years. The procedures outlined located a faulty bandswitch relay as well as. There is an alternative source of software which is written and distributed by n4py.
Ten tec, argonaut, argosy, tentec, omni, argonaut 509, argonaut 515, argonaut 505, argonaut v. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday sep 10 2009, and till today qst. Also, a fairly simple interface box must be constructed for the software to control. If you want to join us and get repairing help please sign in or sign up by completing a simple electrical test or. All the hubbub going on about the gnu radio or sdr from flexradio does not excite me as much as it did before i saw the jupiter and.
If both frequency and mode appear, you are all set. The tentec company produces a wide variety of radio. Description the program gnrx320 is intended to operate the tentec rx320 receiver. Software that only logs and requires a separate front panel program. Personally i would probably go the elecraft k3 route ok, i already did. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered communication radio. It had failed due to rf in the shack due to trying to use an attic antenna on the wrong bands thats another. N4py offers rig control software for a wide variety of receivers from the elecraft k3 to the ten tec rx 320 receiver. Jupiteris a standalone radio that still manages to retain much of the flexibility of its pc dependent sibling. View online or download tentec jupiter 538 operators manual.
The software will follow your frequency, and band provided you are in the limits of an amateur band and mode. For the firmware downloads, plus other downloads such as a pdf copy of the manual, go to. Ten tec pegasus model 550 software defined radio sdr duration. The tentec jupiter is a real sdr, or software defined radio. The main category is tentec jupiter that is about tentec jupiter aka pegasusfp. Tentec price list pegasus software mods accessories amplifiers antennas filters keyers kits power supplies transceivers. Tentec 550 pegasus documentation 550 logging software. The ten tec jupiter seems to be supported only by hamlib, so i chose that option. Pc radio, am, ssb, cw, 100hz to 30mhz, connects to pc serial port, windows 3. Audio derived agc improvements verbatim from the tentec reflector may 29, 2000 it worked for me for a time then failed. Atop that is an mfj993b intellituner automatic antenna tuner. The program requires microsoft windows 95, 98, me, nt, 2000 or xp. About tentec jupiter 538 repair the resource is currently listed in in a single category. 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.
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