[TenTec] The $1200-1400 TenTec - What features would you want and sacrifice?

[kp4pknet@prtc.net (kp4pknet)]

Hi....

You have just described my beloved Corsair II. Hi Hi...

73,
Max, KP4PK

JimN0OCT@aol.com wrote:

> Well, this is interesting.  I think that for a $1200 dollar rig, we could
> start by looking at what makes Ten Tec different--great basic receiver
> performance.  Create an uncrunchable front end with high level mixers [either
> passive or active], use a solid single conversion design, and offer 2 real
> good crystal filters--one for SSB, one for CW.
>
> It needs great QSK, a great CW note, good selectivity, great dynamic range,
> good audio and an ergonomnic layout.
>
> What isn't absolutely necessary would be DSP, general coverage receive, second
> VFO or built-in antenna tuner [not that any TT rigs have this anyway].
>
> The second VFO and DSP might be nice, but the general coverage receive
> wouldn't, in my opinion.
>
> This is fun!
>
> 73, jim
> n0oct
>
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