I do the same here with my IC-775 (200W) output. I was thinking along the same
lines as you are already doing (just get an amp) and
don't negotiate the receiver. :0)
73 fer nw es gud DX,
QSL VIA: BUR, LotW, e-QSL
Bob AD5VJ(AAR6VM)
Old calls: WY5L/KH3-KE5CTY-N5IET
http://www.ad5vj.com/
Member: CTDXCC, NTCC, STXDXCC
FISTS: # 12637, SKCC# 2369
10X# 37210, FP#-1141
SMIRK#-5177, RARS #-149
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of n4dxi@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 10:39 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
>
> Bob...I have an FT1000D and an Orion 2. If you are using the
> transceivers barefoot, the FT1000D transmits 200 watts,
> that's twice that of the Orion 2. It makes a big difference.
> I can raise weak dx with my FT1000D most of the time with
> one call, not with the Orion 2. I bought an amplifier to resolve this.
>
> For reception, the Orion 2 beats the FT1000D. The Orion 2
> has features (like loading software via the Web) that are
> lightyears ahead of the FT1000D. The Orion 2 has a
> warrenty, the FT1000D has been out of production for several years.
>
> I'd recommend the Orion 2 as a first choice.
>
> 73....John, n4dxi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: barry.n1eu@gmail.com
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Sent: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 4:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
>
>
> Bob, you ask 10 FT-1000D users and 10 Orion users and they'll
> each say they're rig is great. If you can't afford mistakes,
> buy an Orion (new or used) from Ten-Tec and you have 30 days
> to return it if it doesn't meet your needs.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>
> On 12/23/06, AD5VJ Bob <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > I have in fact heard both things and sent them to the appropriate
> > lists in
> order to evaluate and compare the responses from
> > different users, then compare that to the data on the sites
> I was sent.
> >
> > What I feel is a good way to find out the truth about any rig.
> >
> > Asking experienced users and also looking at the numbers.
> >
> > I am making a VERY important decision and one where I can afford no
> > mistakes
> it is also a big change, I am not playing a game, so it
> > is worth all the data points I can get.
> >
> > I do the same things with antennas, power supplies ect, I
> like to find
> > out the
> experience of the people involved before I dive in
> > the water.
> >
> > I ask for those opinions based on what I have read from
> other groups.
> >
> > As far a "Troll Bait" I am not sure what the purpose of
> "Troll Bait"
> > would be,
> but if it is to solicit responses from experienced
> > users in order to make a sound decision, then I guess I am
> guilty of it.
> >
> > 73 fer nw es gud DX,
> > QSL VIA: BUR, LotW, e-QSL
> > Bob AD5VJ(AAR6VM)
> > Old calls: WY5L/KH3-KE5CTY-N5IET
> > http://www.ad5vj.com/
> >
> > Member: CTDXCC, NTCC, STXDXCC
> > FISTS: # 12637, SKCC# 2369
> > 10X# 37210, FP#-1141
> > SMIRK#-5177, RARS #-149
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> > > [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius
> > > W3WN
> > > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:01 PM
> > > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
> > >
> > > Hmmmm.
> > >
> > > Well Bob, let's just say that I found the following items
> out of the
> > > DX-LIST Digest interesting:
> > > ---------- Item 1:
> > >
> > > I just heard that Ten Tec was considered the premier DX radio by
> > > most of the Ham community because of a superior CW implementation.
> > >
> > > Is this true?
> > >
> > > ---------- Item 2
> > > Now what they said was that Ten Tec receivers were just as good,
> > > they just didn't spend a lot of money on advertising but
> they had as
> > > good or better receivers, and a much better CW implementation.
> > >
> > > ---------- Now... we look at your original message asking in part
> > > "That for true Dxing and hard core contesting, the Yaesu
> FT-1000D is
> > > the only way to go."
> > >
> > > And you really have to ask what "troll bait" means? I'm
> just sorry
> > > now that I fell for it.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> > > [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of AD5VJ Bob
> > > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:04 PM
> > > To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> > > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
> > >
> > >
> > > What is "Troll Bait" ?
> > >
> > > 73 fer nw es gud DX,
> > > QSL VIA: BUR, LotW, e-QSL
> > > Bob AD5VJ(AAR6VM)
> > > Old calls: WY5L/KH3-KE5CTY-N5IET
> > > http://www.ad5vj.com/
> > >
> > > Member: CTDXCC, NTCC, STXDXCC
> > > FISTS: # 12637, SKCC# 2369
> > > 10X# 37210, FP#-1141
> > > SMIRK#-5177, RARS #-149
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> > > > [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry Gross
> > > > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:13 AM
> > > > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > > > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
> > > >
> > > > On 12/23/06, AD5VJ Bob <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > > > > > I have heard on contest lists that Ten Tec has too soft a
> > > > front end for contesting, and that it should only be considered
> > > > for casual Dxing or for an "everyday" rig. That for
> true Dxing and
> > > > hard core contesting, the Yaesu FT-1000D is the only way to go.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > troll bait
> > > >
> > > > 73,
> > > > Barry N1EU
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