( To you alone) --- I've owned some Jap rigs, a Triton, Omni D, Omni 6. I
like traffic nets, general ragchew qso's, some low-key contesting - in
short, general operating. Compared to the Japs the TT's are all far
superior, at least for CW. I work very little phone, so wouldn't know the
difference there.
All the T-T's have fantastic receivers and QSK. The D Omni a bit better on
filters for crowded bands; the 6 with the 250 Hz is exceptional. I have no
interest in computer control so the 7 and Orion don't especially interest
me. The 6 has a lot of gadgetry; some I use regularly just for
convenience, some I've never used, and don't miss.
All are essentially trouble-free; Ten-Tec phone advice and service has been
all I could ask for and definitely more than I have the right to expect.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Rippy" <svtincup@yahoo.com>
To: <TenTec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:20 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Old vs New = Crunch time
First I would like to thank all those who sent emails or responded on the
list to my request for advice, opinions, and insight on the question of old
vs new. K8JHR hit it right on the nail head, that this is definitely about
my wants and not my needs. Unlike many on this forum, I have not previously
owned either an Omni, Orion, Corsair, or Jupiter. I have owned two TTs: one
was a Century 21 that I purchased new when I got my novice ticket back in
the late 70's and the other is my current Triton IV which I bought a couple
years ago. So the opinions that were offered were truely appreciated and
your candid recommendations well received. The common thread among the
majority that sent me an email was that the Omni VI may not be the best rig
in the world, but it would be a cold day before you ever sold yours. That
certainly speaks volumes. There were also favorable comments regarding the
Corsair and the Omni VII. I still wonder why TT would stop manufacturing
a radio that is still this popular today.
At any rate, thanks to Curt KB5JO, Walt K8CV, Gary W7TEA, David WD9CMD, Ron
KI0II, Dick KD4BRL, John K4AVX, and K8JHR. I appreciate the fact that you
took the time to offer some candid considerations and recommendations based
on first-hand experiences. Don't get me wrong, I plan on keeping the Triton
IV, but I "want" to buy one more TT for the station before I retire "again".
73s Roger Rippy W7RIP
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