Sorry to digress but I have similar questions...
Will HRD 5 work with my Omni VII arriving this week?
I'm not sure if it's coming with an interface cable for my Win8 laptop.
Was the serial interface something standard that comes with an OM7?
Best regards - Bry Carling AF4K
> On Jul 6, 2014, at 3:27 PM, G Reichow <wa0yle12@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Rick, this is the kind of information I'm looking for and all the
> responses so far have been very helpful. I read this reflector every day
> and it always has good info.
>
> Gary - KN0V
>
>
>> On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 10:33 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP <Rick@dj0ip.de> wrote:
>>
>> The Eagle has a slightly better receiver, especially on the higher bands.
>> The ergonomics of the Kenwood are more typical of what most people are
>> familiar with.
>>
>> Unfortunately Omnirig does not support the Eagle so you may find that some
>> contest logging packages are not fully compatible with it. They will
>> probably still work in Orion2 mode, but with a couple of bugs.
>>
>> The 3rd order IMD of the Kenwood is slightly better than the Eagle, but the
>> 590 has broadband noise problems. The Eagle has none. This makes the
>> Eagle
>> more suitable for using at multi TX sites.
>>
>> The 590 'had' a problem with ALC power spikes on TX. If you buy a new one,
>> the problem has been fixed. If you buy a used one, it probably has this
>> problem. This caused many of the modern linear amplifiers to trigger to
>> fault. This is very annoying, but Kenwood will fix it for free if you are
>> the original owner. Not sure of their policy for used rigs, but I have
>> heard it costs $200 for the mod.
>>
>> Several people who have used both radios, including members of the Ten-Tec
>> group(s) preferred the ergonomics of the Kenwood better.
>> IMO this only makes a difference when you have several rigs and switch back
>> and forth a lot.
>> If you only use one rig, you quickly become accustomed to just about
>> anything.
>>
>> Neither rig has band data available on the rear panel for switching
>> external
>> switches such as antennas or band filters. If you want that, you have to
>> spend a lot more money on the radio.
>>
>> For running a linear amp in CW, the Kenwood has adjustable TX-delay and
>> hang
>> time delay, each of the proper lengths (if you set the menu parameters
>> correctly). The Eagle does not. It is about 5mS too slow on TX-delay and
>> has no hang delay at all. Unless you have a full QSK linear, you will need
>> to purchase the model 318 amp keyer - or for about $10 you can build it
>> yourself. OR use an external keyer which incorporates adjustable keying
>> delays, such as the WinKey - which is probably a good idea anyway if you
>> are
>> into contesting.
>>
>> FINALLY: Ten-Tec owners are nicer people. If you don't believe that, just
>> ask us! ;-)
>>
>> For my current needs, the Eagle is the best radio in the world.
>> Your mileage may vary.
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of G Reichow
>> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 5:16 PM
>> To: tentec@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>
>> Hello all,
>> I am in the market for a new radio. Originally I was looking at the
>> FTDX-1200 and the TS-590S as both of those are within my budget.
>> Now, with the mega-sale, the Eagle is within my budget as well. I was
>> leaning toward the 590S due to its receiver. So I guess it comes down to
>> the
>> 590 or Eagle. My primary interests are dx'ing and contests.
>> Constructive input and thoughts are welcome.
>>
>> Tks - Gary (KN0V)
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