OmniVI vs FT1000MP

[steve.m.zettel at internet.nps.usace.army.mil]

     As a counterpoint, I now own the same Omni VI that gave Bill troubles 
     with the microprocessor. I haven't used it in multi-radio or 
     legal-limit amplifier contest situations, or in contest situations at 
     the world-class level of operator performance that Bill routinely 
     functions at, BUT I have used it with the TenTec Hercules II amp and 
     Model 253 Autotuner with a computer interfaced fulltime for 
     autoband-switching from the Omni or the computer and have experienced 
     zero "rig-CPU" glitches. I've been very happy with it, but I'll be the 
     first to admit that my RF environment may be very different than 
     Bill's. Ditto the number of hours/operator intensity. Bill was very 
     up-front with his reasons for disatisfaction with the Omni VI before 
     we struck a deal. I haven't operated the 1000MP for any appreciable 
     time so I have no opinion about that radio.
     
     Your mileage may vary.
     
     Steve Zettel  KJ7CH                        kj7ch at libby.org
     Libby, MT                          steve.m.zettel at nps.usace.army.mil


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Subject: Re: OmniVI vs FT1000MP
Author:  km9p at contesting.com (Bill Fisher KM9P) at Internet
Date:    8/9/96 1:00 PM


     
     
On Fri, 9 Aug 1996, John Merrill wrote:
     
> Trying to decide on one or the other. Any words of wisdom out there?
     
Yep.  I've owned both.  Buy the FT1000MP.  The Omni-6 is a great radio 
for chewing the rag on CW.  I would still own one if that is all I did.  
But as a contester, the radio falls short of my expectations.  All of the 
problems I encountered revolved around a buggy microprocessor. 
     
73
     
Bill, KM9P
     

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