[TenTec] Fw: Jupiter vs: Omni VI (or vice-versa)
Eddy Avila
k6sdw@arrl.net
Fri, 16 Mar 2001 01:29:09 -0000
I probably will never own an Onmi VI, but I know the Onmi is considered the
best of the best for CW work, so how does the Jupiter compare to the best?
Asking because I'm considering selling my beloved Corsair II and buying the
Jupiter....
Thanks much.....73/k6sdw
>From: "Ken & Linda Burrough" <w8keb@1st.net>
>To: "Ten-Tec @ Contesting. Com" <tentec@contesting.com>, "WILLIAM F
>MANSEY" <WA2PVK@prodigy.net>
>Subject: Re: [TenTec] Fw: Jupiter vs: Omni VI (or vice-versa)
>Date: 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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