[TenTec] Jupiter vs. IC-746 or similar pricepoint rig???

[George, W5YR]

Dan's point is well taken. After nearly a year with my PRO, which I regard
as the finest radio I have used in nearly 56 years, I am still learning new
things about it and its operation almost every day. 

It is not a radio that can be switched on and immediately put to use
"intuitively." It has a complex architecture with enormous capabilities for
adjustment to suit operating conditions. It will be a chore to operate for
those who merely want to tune in stations and "push to sqwawk" in return.

I am not putting down the Jupiter, just agreeing with Dan and affirming
that the PRO requires manual study and much practice before one can feel
confortable and confident with it, especially under trying conditions. But,
once facility is gained, there is little that it cannot handle.

The Jupiter sounds like an excellent radio for Dan's father.

72/73, George W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas QRP-L 1373 NETXQRP 6       
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe    
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 55th year and it just keeps getting better!
Icom IC-756PRO #02121  Kachina #91900556  IC-765 #02437


Dan.Newby at cti-pet.com wrote:
> 
> Art,
> 
> My Dad had a Jupiter. Then thought he wanted a 756 PRO, so he traded. After
> running the PRO for about 2 or 3 months he became aggravated that it was
> somewhat less than intuitive for him to use. Result is he sold the PRO,
> bought another Jupiter and is very content.  I think the  Jupiter is more
> than up to the job.
> 
> Dan
> WD4LUR