[TenTec] Ten Tec Omni VI vs FT-100 vs IC-756PROII
John Holliman
w5ot at aol.com
Wed Jun 21 11:34:32 EDT 2006
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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