Dennis:
The Corsair is probably a better deal if you want to work the 18 MHz
band. The Omni D will supposedly work on 18 MHz with the addition of
the proper crystal, but the mixing scheme causes it to put out a
spurious signal.
The Corsair has a very quiet receiver. Its only disadvantage is that
the audio-derived AGC can pop on strong signals. The solution is to turn
off the receive preamp and/or back off the RF gain.
Older Ten-Tecs may need PTO servicing due to dried out grease, but this
is not a difficult project and Ten-Tec sells a rebuild kit.
73,
Bob WB2VUF
Dennis Kippa wrote:
I have held a ham ticket from 1961 but never owned a piece of Ten Tec
equipment. So now I'm
looking at some of the Omni D or Corsair models to purchase and play with. I
buy transceivers
for the receiver performance and like anything else opinion varies from Ham to
Ham. I need input
about any of those Ten Tec transceiver of that late 70's early 80's era and
what to look for or
avoid.
I have a Cubic Astro 103 for sale or trade if someone is interested.
Dennis kw5g
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