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
Buy a Ten-Tec Eagle. It does exactly what you 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. Wi
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 ____________________________
Yes, all the current TenTec stuff has the classic TenTec QSK. So, any TenTec rig will work CW as you want. I have found that the 'phone stuff' is not a burden to the CW side of operation. CW is also
I guess I'm having a negative day! I disagree with the following statement. So, if you are looking for a current rig, the Eagle is a bargain, but not a contest rig. Great receiver, so it should be go
Rick, As a point of clarification, if I were buying a contest rig, it wouldn't be another Omni VI+, it would be an Orion II, or similar rig. I was thinking of the dual receive, dual antenna, etc. I c
Time for a Century 22? :-) (newer, at least) w8au _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list TenTec@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
CW operating is so subjective, what rig is fine for my occasional CW is probably not for the constant CW user. You should find someone who has any models you are considering, and try them out. The "f
I really like the Jupiter here as a low power semi-serious cw op and an occasional ssb and digital guy. Mike, k5wmg Pipe Creek, Texas Green cars, slow boats, big dogs, old trucks, little radios, and
Author: "David W LeJeune, Sr" <lejeuned@centurytel.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 17:52:21 -0500
I'm late getting into this conversation....I'm primarily a CW op, but no contesting - just heavy rag chewing and DX chasing. Until recently, my primary rig was an Orion II. Prior to that it was a Jup
Depends on how much you want to spend... Level 1 = Eagle Level 2 = Omni VII Level 3 = Orion II With what you have said...assuming you like he general feel of the radio...the Eagle for the price...wou
Well, I upgraded from a Corsair to a Paragon and was very happy with the A/B VFO flexibility, as well as with the great SWL and BC AM GC receive for many years (got beyond 200 DXCC) until I moved to
I think one should consider a used Orion (565) if you like large knobs with an excellent front end. Ham Radio Deluxe even gives an excellent computer interface if you wish to use point and click and