On Mon, 21 Aug 1995 19:49:58 -0400, Bill Fisher wrote:
>I would like to hear from anyone that HAS USED both the FT1000 and the
>Omni-6 IN A CONTEST. I'm mostly interested in CW performance of both radios
>(I'm trying to kick the SSB habit).
>
>Points of interest:
>
>Does the Omni-6 eliminate that ***crud*** that you hear on a clear frequency
>in the midst of very large surrounding signals on the low bands? Their ad
>says it's a big difference.
I have used a friends OMNI VI and it is good. It has one *HOT* receiver.
As a matter of fact, when I was using it it appeared as though the rig
was underpowered (100 watts), because I was hearing so much more than I
could work. Run it with an Amp!
Don't be deceived by it's simple looks. it is quite a sophisticated rig.
try one for 30 days free from ten-tec -- see their ad.
>The first thing I notice when I look at an Omni-6 is the knobs. Geezz...
>you'de think they could spend a few more bucks and put on decent front
>panel. To me, IMHO, it looks cheap. Anyone using this radio feel the radio
>is friendly to operate? Comfortable?
>
I have never used a FT1000, but the only guy I know who has one never uses
it on CW. Read about low audio problems with certain headphones. Also
I remember reading something about audio noise (hiss) on receive. Read the
reviews in QST.
73 Len WF2V
>From pvdhulst@ib.com (P. vd Hulst) Wed Aug 23 14:14:39 1995
From: pvdhulst@ib.com (P. vd Hulst) (P. vd Hulst)
Subject: Claimed score SARTG contest
Message-ID: <199508231314.NAA23238@gwr.bausch.nl>
SARTG Worldwide
Call used: PI4CC
Location:
Entry Class: Multi Op, Single Xmit
Band QSOs Pts Dist DX
80 25 260 1 16
40 44 465 3 21
20 226 2785 22 37
15 36 345 0 13
10 3 25 0 2
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Total 334 3880 26 89
Score: 446200
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Power 400 watt
Ts940 + Pa
Tnc :pk232 + mfj 784 dsp filter
Ant
80: 1/4 wave GP
40 dipole
20 5 el yagi
15 4 el yagi
10 dipole (?)
Operator
Pa0vha pa3epd pb0aiu
Nice contest, we will do it again!
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