They already have made your dream rig. It is the RX340 coupled with
a pegasus or jupiter and married together with my software.
73,
Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, North Carolina
n4py@earthlink.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "ROBERT STEPHENS" <bstephens1@mindspring.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>; "WA3FIY" <wa3fiy@radioadv.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] combo rigs was receiver so-called performance
> Well, the Omni V1+ is possibly the best traditional rig ever built and I
> certainly would not refuse a Vl+ if someone wanted to give it to me, <big
> grin>, but it wouldn't *quite be my "dream" rig. I'd like IF DSP not only
> for the filters but also for the ability to adjust transmit and receive
> audio. I suppose my dream rig would be a Jupiter II with an optional plug
> in ham band only 2nd receiver ;-) Imagine a Jupiter with an optional 2nd
> receiver something like the K2. I'd gladly send out my check for the base
> rig today and then start saving up for the plug in optional receiver next
> month. Hmm...I don't suppose TT would build this but I can still dream...
> 73
> Bob ,KB1CIW
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: WA3FIY <wa3fiy@radioadv.com>
> >
> > Hi Bob,
> >
> > Sounds to me like the rig you want to get is an Omni VI+. I have
> > an idea it would meet all your requirements nicely.
> >
> > The joining of two rigs is not too practical. It is more of an
> > experiment to help one learn the strong and weak points of the
> > various architectures. I doubt I'll keep my SuperJup together
> > very long. But.............it was an interesting and informative
> > experiment. The Paragon or the Jupiter alone are both very
> > nice rigs and do all I want or need.
> >
> > Have fun dreaming and planning and in the mean time enjoy that
> > Scout.
> >
> > -73-
> >
> > -Lee-
> >
> > On 8 Nov 2002 at 18:49, robert k stephens wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks to all for your comments,
> > >
> > > I don't own a K2 or Jupiter, I was asking just out of curiosity.
> > >
> > > I own a Scout and a couple of non working tube rigs <g>. At some point
> > > in the next 1, 2 or 3 years I'll probably want to get a better rig
> > > than the Scout. I'd like a rig under $2000 with a better than average
> > > front end, good filters, DSP, clean transmit , good cw QSK and nice
> > > ssb audio. I don't care about fancy contest type bells and whistles
> > > and I really don't need an Orion. No manufacturer seems to be making
> > > the rig I want to buy. It never occured to me that I could "make" the
> > > rig I want by combining 2 other rigs <g>.
> > >
> > > Now my head is swimming with possibilities:
> > >
> > > K2/Jup(Peg) Omni V/Jup(Peg) Corsair/Jup/Peg Paragon/Jup/Peg
> > > Omni C/Jup/Peg Argossy?/Jup/Peg
> > >
> > > So, what do you experts think? What combination do you think would
> > > produce the rig I'd like to operate? Maybe I should just wait for TT
> > > to come out with the next replacement for the JUP/Peg?
> > >
> > > I doubt that I'll be buying anything soon; I'm just window shopping
> > > and dreaming - but I'd love to hear your suggestions.
> > >
> > > tnx & 73
> > > Bob KB1CIW
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> >
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>
>
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