[TenTec] CORSAIRS I AND II

Tim Randa randas@mindspring.com
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 18:47:17 -0400


Lee...without a doubt the Corsair I is the best looking rig TT ever produced.

Let the flames begin
de Tim  K0FL

Lee Grimes wrote:

> Hi All...in recent weeks I've been lucky enuf to have in my posession a
> couple Corsair xcvrs.  Sat them side by side for comparisons.  Found I like
> the Corsair 1 over the Corsair II.  Pretty subjective, but I thot that the
> model 1 had a bit quieter receiver.  And the noise blanker handled the
> nearby electric fences very well.  The model II's blanker will handle more
> different kinds of noises including ignition type noises better, but my
> particular problem is the fences and the I simply does better.  With the
> blanker full on, no fences and no splatter or distortion from nearby strong
> signals.  I like the appearance of the model I better also.  The II has the
> wonderful bandpass filter to go with the passband tuning, but the I has a
> full load of filters installed.  And it is no small thing that I also have
> the matching VFO for the Corsair I.  That all being the case, I will need to
> unload the "loser":
>
> For Sale:  Corsair II, looks like new.  No extra filters.  Was at Ten Tec
> for PTO rebuild and go-thru in '98...have papers to show.  Everything works
> as it should.  $600 plus shipping.
>
> 961 power supply.  Just as nice.  $140 plus shipping.
>
> Buy the Corsair and 961 together and I ship.
>
> Also have a 960 power supply.  Looks just like the 961 and is just as nice.
> $125 plus shipping.
>
> I have a digicam and can send pics if you are serious and need a peek.
> grix@teleport.com   73, Lee K7INU
>
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