I'd add the OMNI-C/D series as some of the best entry level rigs for new
hams. You'd be spoiled after one of these. It's simple to operate,
virtually indestructable, easily repaired. and only about $220 on the
market.
Best wishes,
Rich
K5SF
>From: "Larry Greenberg N5BEA" <larrylg1@excite.com>
>Reply-To: larrylg1@roamer.net,Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
><tentec@contesting.com>
>To: tentec@contesting.com
>Subject: [TenTec] Are Entry Lewvel Rigs Blowing Smoke?
>Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 15:45:42 -0400 (EDT)
>
>
> I think that what the world really needs is a good five cent cigar!
> I have owned 6 or 8 TecTecs over the years plus a much larger and more
>varied assortment of other brands. I think for simplicity and ease of
>operation nothing has ever surpassed my Argosy. I hooked it to a vertical
>and ran DX. I bought the little relay box was respectable with a small
>Amp on 75 meters. It is a good basic mobile unit too....................
>The thing is "The Brand Xers" have developed what they choose to call
>"entry level" rigs . That is their terminology. I, would prefer to see
>something akin to an updated Argosy. A basic rig or as some of us see it,
>a decent little mobile rig. I think that an Argosy 2000 could be sold a
>similar price point as the Brand X. I also believe that it's market
>share at that price point would be higher than must people might estimate.
> Just how important is cramming a lot of goodies in something very cheap
>& small? I think the ham
>world's answer to this question might be surprising.. Larry GreenbergN5BEA
>
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