[TenTec] Fw: Jupiter vs: Omni VI (or vice-versa)
Ken & Linda Burrough
w8keb@1st.net
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 19:53:21 -0500
Hi All
I have never done this before but what Jerry said about the Jupiter is very
true. I had one and loved it. Be careful when operating the Pegasus
Mode--I did with my Jupiter and fell in love with the Pegasus. I now have
the Pegasus and am having a blast every day. The Jupiter is the same, THE
MOST FUN RIG I HAVE EVER OWNED. I also have the Omni VI Plus set up for CW
but it does not get much air time now.
KEN/W8KEB
Flushing, Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: "WILLIAM F MANSEY" <WA2PVK@prodigy.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 5:52 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Fw: Jupiter vs: Omni VI (or vice-versa)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jerry Harley
> To: WILLIAM F MANSEY
> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 10:41 AM
> Subject: Re: Jupiter vs: Omni VI (or vice-versa)
>
>
> Bill, Please send it to the reflector. It I cold say it as well as you
> did I would. Your comments are the same as mine, non contestor, operate
> for fun, not much CW. I will add that the speech processor is great. I
> use the 705 mic and run 80% mic gain and 80% processor. You can
> actually run 100% processor. Jerry
>
> WILLIAM F MANSEY wrote:
> >
> > Hello Jerry,
> >
> > Okay - here goes! I have found that the Jupiter is very close to
the
> > sensitivity of the Omni. The Omni seems to be better at digging signals
> > "out of the mud" than the Jupiter. I have no scientific proof or
> > measurements to support this, however, so it is just based on my
> > observations. I have a long wire and a multi band inverted V. I am
using
> a
> > Heathkit SA-2060 antenna tuner. I made my comparisons by switching
> antennas
> > between rigs while tuned to very weak stations. (A switch was used so
> there
> > was virtually no delay as if I had to switch jumpers around.)
Comparisons
> > were done using the same antenna on each rig NOT with one rig on one
> antenna
> > and the other on a different antenna. I noticed I was able to make out
> what
> > was being said with the Omni. The Jupiter generally was also able to
> "hear"
> > the same signal but not well enough for me to understand all of the
words.
> > Unless the station switched from speaking English to Russian when I
> switched
> > rigs I would say that the Omni's receiver had the edge. I do like the
> > Jupiter's wide selection of DSP filters and other features. The Jupiter
> is
> > pretty much of a plug and play rig! I hooked it up and started tuning
> > around and then took a look at the operating instructions! (unlike
> certain
> > other brands of equipment that shall remain un-named - - - mostly
because
> we
> > all know about those already)
> > I am not a serious contester and I am running barefoot only.
> Therefore
> > this difference does not mean that much to me. If a signal is THAT weak
> it
> > is unlikely that I would be able to work the station anyway. Oh - I do
> try
> > anyway - that is the fun part of operating that I enjoy the most. I
have
> > worked some rather weak stations with the Jupiter including one at the
> > Ukrainian Antarctic Research Base. (EM1KY - Pavel)
> > The Jupiter is, as Ten-Tec said, fun to operate. It is a very
> versatile
> > rig that is very enjoyable to operate both as an amateur transceiver AND
> as
> > a general coverage receiver. It excels in both functions and while it
is
> > designed to be operated independently from a computer it can be operated
> by
> > computer in the "Pegasus Mode".
> > Software updates can be downloaded from the Ten-Tec site and then
> loaded
> > into the Jupiter. This way you have all the latest features without the
> > "minor inconvenience" of having to purchase a new rig!!! Ten-Tec
recently
> > added a speech processor and some other features that the Jupiter did
not
> > have when I purchased it. Try that with your Y#$@& or K%$@##& or I%$#
!!!
> > Software defined radios seem to be the latest and greatest inventions.
> (It
> > is quite possible that one, or more, of the other manufacturers also
offer
> > downloadable upgrades but I am unaware of any as of yet.
> > I do not have any financial interests in Ten-Tec (other than buying
> > their equipment) and have absolutely nothing to gain by saying good
things
> > about the Jupiter. I am saying good things about the Jupiter because it
> > deserves to have good things said. I know that some operators have
> > expressed concerns over CW issues. I have not used that mode, with the
> > Jupiter, and can offer no comment about it. All I can say is that I
love
> > the Jupiter and suggest that anyone considering the purchase of one
> contact
> > other owners on the Ten-Tec Users net or elsewhere for additional
opinions
> > and/or comments. I would strongly suggest the purchase of the remote
> keypad
> > / tuning unit. This makes a big difference - especially due to the
direct
> > frequency entry feature.
> > I am sorry for not being more scientific. If anyone has any
specific
> > questions they are welcome to contact me directly. Bottom line: The
> > Jupiter is on the desk and the Omni is under the desk on the floor! I
> was
> > going to send this to the reflector but changed my mind since I got
> carried
> > away and rambled on so much. I re-addressed it to you due to the
length.
> I
> > really do wish that I could give some real comparison measurements but I
> can
> > not do so. I do feel, however, that my observations are "real" because
I
> > did the tests with a completely open mind. I had the option of
returning
> > the Jupiter during the "free trial" period and definitely wanted to know
> how
> > it compared. This uncertainty is why I did simply not trade in the Omni
> VI
> > in the first place. 73's; BILL
>
>
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