On offer at the buy it now price of £380.00 GBP,

including Free UK postage, tracked and insured,

is a operational vintage ham radio transceiver,

TenTec Argosy 2D ( digital display ) model 525,

HF Transceiver with matching TenTec PSU, which

provides a stable out-put voltage of 13.8VDC.

The rig has the capability of 0 to 5 watts adjustable,and 0

to 50 watts adjustable, via drive control, the switching

is via Hi - Lo switch on rear panel.

Despite its age, the rig is reliable. It features legendary

TenTec QSK, good audio filtering, a built-in SWR bridge,

stable PTO ( permeability tuned oscillator ) no reports

of " chirp " and, automatic RF power shut-down.

The red digital frequency display is easy on the eye!

Filtering : There are three push button switches

located on the lower right side of front panel

1) The Xtal position In -Out, No optional filter

installed in this rig, therefore push button switch

is inoperative.

2) AF - In/Out, 1 / 2 switches are Operative,

as Audio CW accessory filter module 224 is

installed.

3) The 1 / 2 switch selects either the narrow

or wide bandwidth response, respectively.

The band and mode switches are not original,

but function OK.

The rig performs equally well on CW or SSB.

Generally speaking I much prefer CW mode, however

I do enjoy an occasional rag chew on SSB, usually

on sunday mornings on the European old timers

net and to this end, the Kenwood microphone works

quite well, with satisfactory audio reports obtained.

The rig will operate at full power, however I much

prefer to keep the Drive down to about 30/35 watts.

I find this level sufficient for DX work on CW.

The PSU, not a lot I can say about this unit, except

to say it works OK. The general condition is good,but some surface scratches on the casing and the front lower

casing corner is very slightly bent inwards, very

minor and is only just visible. This unit weighs 3 Kgs.

Manual included ( pdf download ) and Kenwood

microphone. All equipment etc will be very well

packed. Regret, no original TenTec box.

Important, please study carefully the photos, they

are part of the description and if you have any

questions, please ask.