I'm casting my vote for the Omni VI. I'd go for a version 3 or a +. I
know there is a microprocessor or two inside it, yet when I operate it,
it does not remind me that it is a computer. It acts like a radio, and I
operate it like a radio. Yes there are a few settings that I change on
rare occasions, which require scrolling through a menu of cryptic
abbreviations. And it interfaces nicely with a PC for logging. Still I
can do everything I want with it in the course of a nice session of
listening or rag chewing, or contesting without using a computer rodent
or keyboard (except for logging), just knobs and buttons, numerical
frequency readout and no "display screen". That is what I like in a
radio and the Omni VI delivers, with almost as good real RF performance
as the best, latest RF modem equipped computer type rigs.
DE N6KB
I agree with Mark....a late Omni VI+ is a sweet rig!
....Dave
The Omni VI+ is one fine radio. Mark, W9OP
Hi Gang,
I already own a Jupiter as my second station as my Yaesu FT-1000MP MKV is
my primary station. I'm operate CW all the time and no fone. I can't
seem
to decide on buying another Ten-Tec rig. I'm looking into getting an
Omni VII, Omni 6 Plus or a nice used Orion 1 loaded with filters. My
budget would be in the 2000.00 to 2500.00 dollar range. I don't need an
internal tuner since I use a Palstar Auto-AT outboard tuner. Thanks to
all
for Your thoughs and opinions.
Best 73,
Joe, WA4ONV
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