[TenTec] Help me Decide ??

[Ken Brown]

I'm casting my vote for the Omni VI. I'd go for a version 3 or a +. I 
know there is a microprocessor or two inside it, yet when I operate it, 
it does not remind me that it is a computer. It acts like a radio, and I 
operate it like a radio. Yes there are a few settings that I change on 
rare occasions, which require scrolling through a menu of cryptic 
abbreviations. And it interfaces nicely with a PC for logging. Still I 
can do everything I want with it in the course of a nice session of 
listening or rag chewing, or contesting without using a computer rodent 
or keyboard (except for logging), just knobs and buttons, numerical 
frequency readout and no "display screen".  That is what I like in a 
radio and the Omni VI delivers, with almost as good real RF performance 
as the best, latest RF modem equipped computer type rigs.

DE N6KB

> I agree with Mark....a late Omni VI+ is a sweet rig!
> ....Dave
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>> The Omni VI+ is one fine radio.  Mark, W9OP
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>>> Hi Gang,
>>>
>>> I already own a Jupiter as my second station as my Yaesu FT-1000MP MKV is
>>> my primary station. I'm operate CW all the time and no fone.  I can't 
>>> seem
>>> to decide on buying another Ten-Tec rig.  I'm looking into getting an
>>> Omni VII, Omni 6 Plus or a nice used Orion 1 loaded with filters.  My
>>> budget would be in the 2000.00 to 2500.00 dollar range. I don't need an
>>> internal tuner since I use a Palstar Auto-AT outboard tuner. Thanks to 
>>> all
>>> for Your thoughs and opinions.
>>>
>>> Best 73,
>>>
>>> Joe, WA4ONV
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