Re: [TenTec] Jupiter vs Omni VI

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX <RMcGraw@Blomand.Net>]

Paul:

The Omni VI Plus is a real top notch CW contest radio. I have mine fitted 
with 1.8 KHz SSB and 500 Hz CW filters in the 9 MHz IF and then 1.8KHz SSB, 
500 Hz CW and 250 Hz CW in the 6.3 MHz IF.  Outstanding performance!  As to 
computer control, since I am not a contester I've never used it.  I do 
understand that it works well however.  Also I use it on several digital 
modes and it works very well.
Try to find a late model one which has the TXCO for the reference. It is 
more stable and better long term frequency accuracy.
73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul DeWitte K9OT" <k9ot@mhtc.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 12:23 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter vs Omni VI


> Several years ago I bought a new Jupiter. Before I bought it the people at
> TT told me that it would not measure up to an Omni VI If I wanted to use 
> it
> for contesting. They were right. It is not a CW contest rig for serious
> contesting. That does not mean that it is not a good rig. New, these two
> radios are in different price range, so it is not a fair direct 
> comparason.
> I prefer the crystal filters in my Corsair II and the Omni VI+ that I 
> bought
> after I sold the Jupiter.
>
> For SSB it may be just fine. I think that the Jupiter has the best 
> receieve
> audio of any radio that I have used on SSB. Also WSM would to come in here
> on sat night and sound great.
>
> For the casual operator that does not require a top end rig, I think that 
> it
> is probably one of the best buys out there.
>
> The Jupiter now is the backup rig for the YL to her Omni V. So it did not 
> go
> very far.  You will not go wrong with either one.
>
> Also for the Jupiter there is no extra filters to buy.
>
> 73 Paul K9OT
>
>
>
>
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