[TenTec] Omni 5 (used) OR Scout (new) - Best baptism?

[W9SN]

Eric N Boe wrote:
> 
> I'll start off by thanking the group for their patence in my quest for
> the next toy.
> 
> Question posed to the group:
> 
> For a first non-QRP TenTec rig, would you recommend a new Scout or a used
> Omni-5?  Thoughts, both objective and subjective, would be eagerly
> digested.
> 
> Eric (K0AVW)
> 


To me, that question is the equivelent of asking:
"Would I rather drive a chevette or a cadillac"?
Omni V is clearly the winner, but look at the price tag attached.
The old saying goes, you get what you pay for. 
The Omni V is selling for around double the price of the Scout used.
Should not take long to figure that one out.  
I am not sure why Lane, KM3G, seems displeased with the Omni V.
I've had mine for 5 years and told the wife to burry it with me.
It clearly is the sweetest sounding rig I've had, (I've had lots).

Good luck...and keep Ten Tec'n.....!
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