[TenTec] Scout VS. DX-77

[Caitlyn Martin]

Hi, Jason,

I have owned both the Scout and the Alinco DX-70TH, which is much more
comparable to the Scout than the much larger DX-77.  The Alinco was a good
radio, and the narrow 1khz SSB filter was great for reducing adjacent
channel interference in much the same way the Jones filter does on the
Scout.  The catch:  the DX-77 you are considering does *not* have this
feature.  Oh, and the Jones filter is a variable bandwidth IF filter, so it
is far more flexible than what Alinco offers.

So... with all those bells and whistles, you still won't have a really good
way to get rid of adjacent signals, which the Scout *does* have.  IMHO,
since I care about how comfortably I can hear the signal I want to hear
without getting a headache, the Scout is a better value.  The Scout, IMHO,
also has the better receiver in terms of sensitivity.

You may also want to consider a used Argosy, as I have done.  The Argosy is
more like the DX-77 in size, and has the distinct disadvantage of not
covering 12, 17, and 160 meters.  However, it has an excellent array of
filter choices (which the Alinco does not), and a notch filter for
eliminating heterodynes.  It has an excellent receiver, and provides you
with an even lower cost option.

I am not "religious" when it comes to Ten Tec, but for reliability, service,
and performance, they have outperformed anything else I have had, including
the Alinco.  Ham radio is a hobby for me.  It's a chance to meet people all
over the world and learn and exchange ideas.  As a ragchewer and often a
QRPer, I want a nice, simple, quality radio that won't let me down when I
feel like operating.  Ten Tec fits that bill nicely.

My opinion, like all others, is worth exactly what you paid for it  :)

73,
Caity
KU4QD

>
> >Hello everyone-
> >I'm planning to pick up a compact rig around the holliday season for
> >mobile/portable use, as well as some use in a fixed location. I am
> >considering the Alinco DX-77 or the Ten Tec Scout for this purpose. I am
a
> >Ten Tec fan, and run an Omni D series B as  my main base station.
However,
> >it appears the DX-77 may be a better rig for the money. I figure that a
> >Scout, equipped with all of the band modules I would want, will cost
about
> >the same as a DX-77. It looks like the DX-77 has quite a few more
features
> >for the same price. Is there anyone on the reflector with experience with
> >both rigs? Any input would be appreciated.
> >Thanks,
> >Jason  KA7UAM
> >
> >
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