[TenTec] Why is the Jupiter better?

[wj2l at comcast.net]

Given the reports of an Ic746 transmit failures which frequentlyare noted, do you want to really do that? Let me add however, I have a 706 mk2g which is really grat and costs alot less. You might want to consider the proven regular. However, the Ten Tec Corp. also has a proven tracfk record with regard to service.
I have had many Ten Tec Rigs and they are just great rigs backed up by a great company. So you decide. WJ2L/4 Bill

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> I can get an Icom IC-746 Pro for $1300 including power supply and 
> microphone. It looks like it has the same features as the Jupiter plus I 
> get 6M and 2M. A Jupiter will cost me almost $1700 if I get the external 
> fan and some sort of tuner (internal or external) and power supply. The 
> microphone is free for awhile. 
> 
> I want to support Ten-Tec as it is an American company and I grew up with 
> Knight-Kits and Heathkits, but is the Jupiter that superior to other rigs in 
> its class? 
> 
> 73, 
> 
> Bob 
> W4ZY 
> 
> 
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