[TenTec] Jupiter Transceiver

[Jerry Volpe]

John:

I did own a new Jupiter with autotuner. After about four months I traded 
it for an Omni-VI+. For me it was a sincere trade-up. A search of this 
reflector on this subject will get you many comments regarding the 
Jupiter. Most of them very favorable. It definitely depends on your 
interests. I sometimes think about getting another Jupiter but never as 
my primary rig as it really isn't designed for difficult signal 
reception conditions.

I have some experience with the 746 Pro. Now if you were talking about a 
756 (basic or Pro) I'd probably suggest you lean in that direction as it 
has some nice CW features which the 746 Pro does not. I would definitely 
give the Jupiter the node for CW use over the 746. The Jupiter sounds 
nice on SSB too so you won't suffer there either.

You might want to look around for a New Old Stock Icom Pro II. It will 
cost you about the same as a Jupiter with autotuner and external keypad 
(really needed) and is a superior rig to the Jupiter. Although if you 
are really into computer control the Jupiter has a extra capabilities 
(hense N4PY's great software... among many). I work in the computer 
field and that was one of the reasons why I bought the Jupiter in the 
first place.... however, in practice what I discovered was that all I 
personally needed was the ability to link rig control into my logging 
and DX Spot programs which my Omni-VI+  and TS-940SAT do nicely (but my 
Paragon does not).

The preceeding comments fall under the category of 'for what it is worth'.

73,
Jerry, KG6TT

w9qp at comcast.net wrote:

>I am having quite a time trying to decide what HF rig to purchase. Need to stay in the $1200 - $1400 range because of the available cash. I have gone through the used rigs but now want to purchase new. I work cw about 90% of the time and occasionally will get on ssb, swl is also one of my interests. I have been eyeing the Jupiter for quite some time because of the multitude of digital filters, qsk circuit and the N4PY software. The other radio of interest is the Icom -746 PRO.
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>I know there are a number of  you out there using the Jupiter and I would like your comments on the receiver and transmit capabilities. Would you buy another?
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>Thanking you all ahead of time for your comments.
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>73's
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>John  W9QP
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