[CQ-Contest] TS590S / Tentec Eagle

[Jack/W6NF]

On 2/16/2012 10:26 AM, Mike wrote:
> Duncan,
>
> I believe you will do yourself a grave disservice if you do not consider the Elecraft K3.
>
> 73, Mike NF4L
>
> On 2/16/2012 3:56 AM, DLindsay.vlc at mscspain.com wrote:
>> Dear all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am considering purchasing a new rig and would be grateful for
>> input/comments/advice from anyone out there who has experience using the
>> Kenwood TS590S and the Tentec Eagle, both from a contesting as well as a
>> DXing point of view.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone who has been able to
>> compare either of them against the FT1000 MKV and/or the FT2000.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also would like to hear comments from anyone who has installed the AC0C
>> / Network Solutions roofing filter in the FT2000.
>>
>>
>>
>> The main use for the rig would be for phone contesting at ED5T.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks and 73 de Duncan EA5ON
>>
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I agree, absolutely.

My XYL (K7MKL) and I, as contest operators, stay under the radar :>) 
That said, we are glad that we purchased the K-3 and did so after using 
the rig at W7RN and hearing some of the high praise from other, much 
higher profile, contest operators in the Northern California Contest Club.

73,

-- 
Jack, W6NF
Silver Springs, NV
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