First : great reply from Richards.
Second : I replaced my Omni VI+ with an Omni VII due to a fatal lightning strike
I loved the VI-plus and I missed her for a while - but I have learned to like
the VII more and more (over a year, now).
Some (but not all) things to think about:
- The new VII cost about 3 times as much as a good, used VI-plus. My insurance
covered the difference. But if I bought a VII expecting a huge difference in
performance and features, I might be disappointed. Not because the VII is
lacking, but because the VI is so good.
- I miss my analog meter - I don't care much for the bar-graph meter on the VII.
- I liked the single button selection of the filters on the VI vs. spinning the
knob for the bandwidth selection on the VII.
- I almost forget that the VII has a sweep function - the real-time sweep will
be nice if TT ever delivers and it doesn't cost too much.
- The VI had a 'MUTE' connection that allowed me to use a foot switch when
operating CW (most of the time) and QRM/QRN got annoying running QSK. On the
VII I have to jump into the menu and set the QSK delay up.
- I find the DSP on the VII to work very well - once you learn to use the RF
Gain properly.
- The VI seemed to be mechanically a better built rig.
- The display/menu system on the VII is awesome - especially compared to the VI
and many other rigs. Very simple to navigate and adjust.
- The VII is internet ready - if you are so inclined.
- Quad bandstacking on the VII is nice
- The VII is General Coverage RX - If you can find something to listen to.
73
Mike - WB9DLC
Visit my web page at http://wb9dlc.com
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