====== 6N2 Model 526 ======
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===== Description =====
  *Amateur radio's first IF-DSP multi-mode VHF rig
  *Provides SSB, CW, & FM on both 6 and 2 meters
  *Extended receive range from 136 - 174 MHz on 2 meters
  *35 IF-DSP bandwidth filters
  *100 memories, repeater splits, CTCSS tone
  *Two SO-239 antenna connectors, one for each band
  *20 watts output power
  *Separate low level drive connection from 144 MHz for UHF & microwave transverters
  *Includes standard hand mic
  *Original price $695

===== Accessories =====
  *Model [[937]] 11 amp Power Supply
  *Model [[705]] Desk Mic

===== Reviews =====

  *[[http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/pdf/pr0110.pdf|ARRL]](Must be ARRL member & logged in to view.)
  *[[http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1543|eHam.net]]




===== Related Links =====
  *[[this>./webarchive/526|Archived Ten-Tec Web Page]]
  *[[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tentec526/|6N2 Yahoo Group]]
  *[[526demise|What Happened to the 6N2?]]

===== Sales Information =====
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===== Specifications =====

==== General ====

**MODES:** CW, FM, LSB, USB

**FREQUENCY RANGE:** 50-54 and 144-148 MHz transceive. 136-174 MHz receive.

**DISPLAY:** 7 segment LED's for main and secondary DUAL VFO's with SPLIT mode

**OFFSET TUNING:** +/- 10 kHz receive

**FM REPEATER OFFSETS:** standard for 6m and 2m. Programmable for odd splits. CTCSS: built-in, encode only.

**MEMORIES:** 100

**ANTENNA:** 50 ohms unbalanced, separate SO-239 output connectors for 6m and 2m

**POWER REQUIRED:** 400 mA receive (no signal), 6A transmit @ 12-14 VDC

**CONSTRUCTION:** 4 epoxy glass PC boards, molded front panel, aluminum chassis, texture painted steel top and bottom.

**DIMENSIONS:** HWD 2.75" x 8.5" x 8.75" (7 x 21.6 x 22.2 cm)

==== Transmitter ====

**RF OUTPUT:** 1-20 watts, ALC stabilized

**MICROPHONE INPUT:** 200 to 50k ohms, 4 pin, front panel connector accepts microphones with 5 mv (-67 dB) output. Polarized voltage provided at mic jack for electrets.

**T/R SWITCHING:** PTT on SSB and FM, QSK on CW.

**METERING:** forward power

**SSB GENERATION:** DSP generated

==== Receiver ====

**SENSITIVITY:** .20 uv typical for 10 dB S+N/N @ 2.4 kHz bandwidth, SSB mode.

**SELECTIVITY:** 35 filters built-in; 200-1000 Hz in 50 Hz steps, 1000-2800 Hz in 100 Hz steps.

**S-METER:** Calibrated to 50 uv at S-9

**I-F FREQUENCIES:** 1st I-F 45 MHz, 2nd I-F 450 kHz, 3rd I-F 14.5 kHz