Conversely, Dick, my thoughts are that the VI+ will retain its current value
or even go somewhat higher in price. As demand increases for a top line rig
and there is no other Ten Tec rigs, or any other for that matter in its
price range with the great Omni VI+ overall performance and options that it
provides to its owners. It has made its mark as the finest CW rig, as well
as having the best weak signal receive capabilities already and that
reputation won't easily fade away with the competition being what it is
today. The Orion may very well outperform the Omni VI+ once it is released,
but at nearly twice the price of a used Omni VI+, there is a relatively
limited market for rigs in that price range, while plenty of demand for Omni
VI+'s in the $1500-$2000 range depending on condition and optional filter
compliment, of course. I don't see that changing anytime soon.
73, -=Rog-K9RB=-
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Rauchfuss" <mark.rauchfuss@worldnet.att.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 1:53 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Guidance and Insights
> Dick,
>
> I hear the the VI+ is the way to go if you are looking for the higher
> level of RX performance. You may also wish to consider whether having
> general coverage capability is important to you (the VI+ does NOT have
> this capability).
>
> In any case, I would wait for a few months until more VI+s are being
> sold and the market price drops. The Corsair price levels should not
> suffer as much.
>
> 73s,
>
>
> Mark
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Knox, Richard
> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:57 AM
> To: 'tentec@contesting.com'
> Subject: [TenTec] Guidance and Insights
>
> Good Afternoon Members of the TenTec Reflector!
>
>
>
> I can sure use some of the Group's considerable wisdom and insights
> on a
> radio selection. In my shack I am currently running a Corsair II with a
> Titan I linear as my primary operating system. I am a "casual" operator
> who
> works almost exclusively SSB. I would like to get a newer radio and my
> Elmer here believes I should go after a used Omni VI+. However I am
> intrigued with the Jupiter and think that rig would more than satisfy my
> operating requirements. I would certainly appreciate hearing some
> advice
> from members of the Group as to Pro's and Con's of going with either the
> Jupiter or the Omni VI+ in my situation. Please e-mail me direct if
> this
> subject is not of sufficient interest to the majority of the members.
> My
> e-mail address is: Richard.Knox@Veridian.com
> <mailto:Richard.Knox@Veridian.com> .
>
>
>
> Thank You and 73! de KD4BRL Dick Knox
>
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