[TenTec] Jupiter or Omni

[Steve N4LQ]

Bill. If you like to fiddle with computers then get the Jupiter. It's half
computer anyway. If you prefer just pure radio, get an Omni VI+. Keep in
mind that the Omni's are not general coverage rigs like the Jupiter!
Steve N4LQ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Greene" <W1CG at QSL.NET>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter or Omni


> Bill,
>
> The Jupiter and Omni are not in the same class.  The Omni VI+ was about
the
> best radio on the market until the K2 then the Orion came out.  (I have
> both the Omni-VI and K2).  However,  I have heard it may have some
problems
> doing QSK around 40 WPM or greater.  Ask around.  The cost of a good used
> Omni VI+ and a new Jupiter are about the same.
>
>
>
> At 08:07 PM 8/10/2004, you wrote:
> >All,
> >
> >I need help in making the proper decision. I''m just a 90% CW, casual
> >contester, occasional DXer, barefoot/dipole kinda guy. I like doing QSK
> >at  maybe 40
> >wpm max. Most important, I like to work QRP and pull the weak ones out
of
> >the noise.  Never owned a Ten Tec. I want to try one.
> >
> >Do I want to start with a Jupiter or Omni?
> >If Omni, Which model? And why?
> >
> >Advice will be appreciated.
> >
> >73,
> >Bill
> >K3UJ
> >
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