Re: [TenTec] What Model Ten-Tec Rig Do I Need ?

["Dave Edwards" <kd2e@comcast.net>]

Sure...a Corsair 2, or 1 or an OMNI V would be a dream after having 
used the Century 21 for so long. 

I have an OMNI VI+ and a little QRP Argo V.

Love 'em both!!


.....Dave


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Westerlage" <john@n5dwi.com>
To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:53 PM
Subject: [TenTec] What Model Ten-Tec Rig Do I Need ?


> I hope someone on the list can advise me.
>
> I'm a CW only op.  I've used the 50W TenTec Century 21 for years.  
> It was already used when I bought it.  With its full breakin, 
> it's been a joy to use in high speed operaton.
> But, ... it's beginning to show its age in several ways.  And I have a 
> friend that I've promised to give it to if I find a suitable
> replacement.
>
> I'm not interested in voice or digital modes, and I consider such
> circuitry to be an unnecessary expense, not to mention the deleterious
> effect it has on CW operation.
>
> I understand the Corsair II was also a CW op's dream rig, despite
> the voice stuff.
>
> So, what TenTec rig, if any, do I move on to?
>
> Do any of the current TenTec offerings have what I'm looking for - full
> breakin, 
> or do I have to go back to my roots and start home brewing all my rigs?
> I truly don't mean to step on any toes with my comments, I'm just asking
> about 
> what appeals to me personally, old curmudgeon that I am.
> Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> vy 73 de john
>
>
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