[TenTec] Jupiter

[Charles Greene]

Fish,

I think that is right; getting used to it is the key.  Our club bought one 
because we felt it would be easier to operate by various members with 
various skill levels.  I used if for awhile but didn't like the noise when 
you moved the tuning dial.  Another ham who has ICOM and Yaesu rigs finds 
the few knobs and sequence operation of some modes take getting used to as 
does the entire operation.  I find the software, either the Ten-Tec Pegasus 
or the N4PY versions to be very helpful, as they simplify operation.  The 
best things I like about it is it's nice receive audio quality which is 
going some with its small speaker and its bandwidth control with a single 
knob.

73,  Chas

At 09:49 AM 1/16/2005, you wrote:
>Fish,
>
>Dont rise to the bait these guys are setting.  If you buy a Jupiter Im
>afraid you might get hooked. Ive haddie one for 3 years now and fin it reel
>nice. Its been over a year since the last firmware update because the
>current firmware is stable. It compares favorably with rigs in its price
>class and offers the nuance of IF DSP in all all mode, general coverage,
>full featured rig.
>Once you are proficient in operating the rig, superior performance has been
>reported beyond what its bragging rights have a right to brag. Though this
>may be a fi...er..Jupiter story.