Well, Here is the other side of the coin. First; My Jupiter is from the
first run (4 Dec arrival) I also own a IC746.
I don't really don't need an explanation of how to operate a NB Noise
Blanker ( on/off and 7 setting). Nor do I need instruction on the
Speech Processor ( 0 - 100% ). After a few Q's and help from the users
group I arrived at 75-80% for the best setting. The fact you can use the
monitor function with ease, has it set to 70%+ in a matter of seconds.
I did operate the 10-10 contest at 100% and 5 watts output no problems.
EI9GQ did tell me yesterday that the 100% setting made me sound like an
Italian CBer.
I have to agree the band up/down buttons would be nice, but I'll go it
one better. I would like to see a full keypad - bands and direct
frequency entry also a dual PBT like the IC746.
No tuner, no problem, I use the LDG MP11 AT. I like it outboard, as I
have 5 stations that use it. ( Triton II, Triton IV, 509, IC746 )
I have not experienced all the computer problems referred too, must be
RF (grounding grounding grounding). I believe that I have reset only
three times since Dec for weird problems, and these may have been bugs
the TT has solved.
I love the ease in operation of all the functions of the Jupiter. Just
the other day I was explaining the difference in the spectrum display of
the IC, but I stumbled in the key strokes necessary to get it to
operate. While we are here; the TT is 3 times better at displaying the
signals.
I said two months ago that I would compare the two radios; well the
Jupiter wins for me, but if you need 6m and 2m and a tuner then the Icom
wins.
This is how I look at it; If you need everything in one small box for
the car, then the Yaesu FT100 wins (it is in my van). In the house, I
need a HF rig running, a 2m rig running, and maybe a 6m running. I need
more than 1 radio with good filtering and audio easy on my ears. The
Jupiter is the best general purpose ham radio I have ever owned. If
you want contesting or super CW, or, or, or, then there are other better
choices at double the price and then some. Jerry
"F. Regan" wrote:
>
> I have received several emails asking what are my thoughts about the
> Jupiter, so here goes. One caveat, these are my ideas based on operating the
> radio for two months and a comparison of what's out there in the same price
> class, features and performance. I am comparing radios from $1,100 to
> $1,400. These are my pet peeves or operating complaints. To some these maybe
> petty or trivial, but once more, these are my observations.
> 1. A lack of readme file explaining new features to those who are unfamiliar
> with these features, for example, speech processor. What is it and how does
> it function. I should not have to email TT every time to find out how to
> operate these new features. TT puts a readme file on how to upgrade the
> firmware, why not features.
> 2. A lack of an up or down button to switch bands. TT says there was no room
> on the front panel to put one. Take a look, there is all kinds of places to
> put a up/dn button. TT can also place it in the menu as a firmware upgrade.
> I finally loaded into memory, the parts of the bands that I want to operate
> in. However, I must do this after every firmware upgrade. A bit annoying
> after a while.
> 3. No built in antenna tuner. When comparing for example, an Icom 746 to the
> Jupiter, it has a built in tuner. Yes, I know they don't work on 160 or 80
> meters, but still would be nice to have one for 40-10 meters. I now use the
> LDG AT-11MP.
> 4. A quirk I have noticed with the memories on the Jupiter. Every so often
> the Jupiter wants to place the current frequency and setup into a memory,
> without me pushing the V>M button. This is getting annoying.
> 5. Finally, the frequent need to do a major reset when the Jupiter locks up
> for some unknown reason. Yes, I am aware that cpu based radios are
> susceptible to rf, but the
> Jupiter seems to be overly sensitive.
>
> Well enough for now, may be more latter.
> 73, Fred N8DV
>
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