[TenTec] The Great Debate

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Jeff Kelly wrote:
> I am debating whether to sell my four Ten Tec radios to purchase
> an Orion.  The four I have are an Omni C, Corsair II, Omni VI/opt1
> and a Jupiter - all in great shape.  
> With a little luck and selling the accessories I should be pretty close
> to the cost of the stock Orion.
> So... should I do it - or will I regret this a year from now?
> Appreciate your comments and insight.
> Jeff
> KT2K

I cannot comment on the Orion but the upgrade path can sometimes be as
much cosmetic preference as performance.

I just sold my Triton IV/544 and Kenwood TS-430S and Dentron MT-2000A
and Alinco DR-570 and Kenwood F6A for a Jupiter.

My elementary school-age daughter and son are fascinated with the 
Jupiter, just from the pictures, in a way that they have not taken to 
any of the older gear -- and I really want them to try Amateur Radio. 
(My wife is not quite sure what to think, though she is licensed.)

The old-rig consolation here is that I have also acquired a Drake
TR7 (needs a little work), so I will have two really special rigs!

BTW:  If you have the pod for your Jupiter and do sell the rig I am
looking for a used pod (can't afford a new one these days).  ;-)

-- 
Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
West Central Florida
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