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[TenTec] Scout VS. DX-77

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Subject: [TenTec] Scout VS. DX-77
From: at060@chebucto.ns.ca (David McClafferty)
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:30:19 -0300 (ADT)
I wonder why Tentec didn't use the function keys in the Pegasus software?
It's not always convenient to use the mouse. 

                                                73, Dave, VE1ADH

On Thu, 28 Oct 1999 seweber@netnitco.net wrote:

> 
> 
> >
> >Bottom line is both rigs have short comings, and Ten Tec is missing
> >a very valuable nitche in the market by not upgrading the Scout to a
> >transceiver that has NO plug-in modules and better frequency
> >control.
> >
> >73         Walter Dufrain, AG5P                Wright City, Missouri
> >
> 
> 
> Hi Walt and the group.
> 
> The niche you mention was formerly filled by the Delta II.  I have one and
> absolutely love it.
> 
> I wonder how many of us would buy a Delta III (Delta 2K?) if it came in at
> about $1200 or so.  I think a new xcvr positioned one or two notches above
> the little entry level oriental rigs, having serious CW capabilities and
> the ability to be controlled like a Pegasus might just be a winner.
> 
> How about a Pegasus with a remote front panel?  I could see having the
> usual controls plus several additional user configurable buttons (F-keys?)
> and knobs that can be programmed for a particular user's application.
> 
> Comments? Ideas? Flames?
> 
> 73 de Steve Weber, KD9BO
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> 
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