Well I am a bit hesitant to throw out comparisons, especially on this
reflector. Add to that, I'm not really technically to argue the pluses and
minuses of decimal point vs decimal point. From a strictly personal appraisal I
think the eagle is a fine radio. I wouldn't however call it a k3 killer. The
ten tec is very easy to operate intuitively. It has a couple small quirks that
I don't like but many approve wholeheartedly. I would prefer that the vox
setting stay in memory when shutting off and restarting rig. I understand the
rationale of maybe forgetting but think you have just as good of chance
forgetting when the radio is on. Another minor point, is that I would have
added a second antenna connector. Would enhance flexibility. The k3 has a
better capability of being able to tune your transmit and receive audio. No
problem with the eagle in my opinion but different people like different tones.
Like I said, i'm not really able to give a technical appraisal. Merely what I
like. At the most recent price of 1099 with the filters included and the tuner,
the eagle is a fantastic buy. I think it's almost unfair to compare with a k3
because of the price differences. If I was a person who had paid 1800 or more
for a eagle, I wouldn't think it competes with the k3 but at 1099, I think it
does real well.
Another point is that I feel the k3 is easier to work rtty and psk with.
All in all, my review probably lacks much merit, but from my simple shack, I
like what I like and what I like is impacted by what I learn from all you guys.
> Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:41:06 -0500
> From: wa0yle12@gmail.com
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle Question
>
> Hi Jim,
> Well, since you have it sitting next to a K3, have you done any
> comparisons?
>
>
> Tks - Gary (KN0V)
>
> On 8/16/15, Jim Vohland <n9vo@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Valid points but I've never seen complaints from other brands about it being
> > a problem. Guess it will just take some getting used to. All things
> > considered, I give it a great review.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 16, 2015, at 10:05 AM, Tony <va3dwi@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Rick,
> >> You are mirroring my thoughts exactly. That's the way I would want my VOX
> >> to operate.
> >> 73, Tony VE3DWI.
> >>
> >> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.
> >> Original Message
> >> From: Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP
> >> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 09:04
> >> To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> >> Reply To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> >> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle Question
> >>
> >> I think that is a good feature.
> >> Let's say you turn the VOX on, turn the rig off.
> >>
> >> Later you turn the rig on and forget that the VOX is on. Then you leave
> >> the
> >> room.
> >> The dog or cat will have no problem triggering the radio into TX mode.
> >>
> >> I prefer it as is. That way you have to knowingly turn the VOX on in
> >> order
> >> to activate it.
> >>
> >> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> >> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> >> Vohland
> >> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 2:31 PM
> >> To: tentec@contesting.com
> >> Subject: [TenTec] Eagle Question
> >>
> >> I have one of the latest Eagles which I purchased during the last "sale".
> >> Really enjoy the rig and learning all the little tricks.
> >> Not comparing radio wise as I have it sitting next to a K3. But I do have
> >> one question that maybe you guru's can comment on. Its just a small peeve
> >> that bothers me.
> >>
> >> Lets say I'm on 40 meters and engage the vox. I turn the rig off and when
> >> repowered, the vox does not stay on. Most rigs I've used don't lose the
> >> setting when turning on/off/on. Not a big deal and i'm adjusting. Just
> >> wondering if anyone else had ever talked about this small quirk?
> >>
> >>
> >>
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