[TenTec] Ten Tec Omni VI vs FT-100 vs IC-756PROII

[John Holliman]

I have used all three radios, and own an Omni VI and a Pro.  For your 
operating preferences, I recommend the Omni VI.  It is the best for CW, 
hands down.  It is also the lowest priced.

73 de John, WA5TWL

AD5VJ Bob wrote on 6/21/2006, 1:07 AM:

 > Would you guys help me evaluate this choice pls.
 >
 > I have an opportunity to have a either one of the following:
 >
 > TenTec Jupiter
 > As I understand it now has firmware for a tighter CW filter.
 >
 > Ten Tec Omni VI
 > with option 2
 > (factory installed option I)
 > loaded with filters
 >
 > FT-1000(NON-D)
 > loaded with filters
 >
 > IC-756PROII
 >
 > I have never owned a TenTec before but have been following some of the
 > reflectors (couldn't find one for the Omni itself).
 >
 > I understand the OMNIVI has DSP and as of the latest firmware update
 > it has a
 >
 > I realize the TenTec does not have diversity receive and the FT-1000
 > does for pile ups and contesting.
 >
 > However,
 >
 > I understand the TenTec to be *the rig* for CW ops, but am not sure if
 > it would be worth loosing the true diversity receiver of the
 > FT-1000.
 >
 > I like CW Dxing and CW contesting from home as single op assisted
 > status usually.
 >
 > Don't really care for SSB unless I am helping out in an emergency or
 > on my MARS nets.
 >
 > I have looked over the eham reviews until I am blue in the face. I
 > need to have some comparison opinions on the two radios from
 > experienced operators.
 >
 >   73 fer nw,
 > Bob AD5VJ(AAR6VM)
 > http://www.ad5vj.com/
 >
 > Member CTDXCC
 > 10X# 37210, FP#-1141
 > SMIRK#-5177, RARS #-149
 >
 >
 >
 >
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