[TenTec] Old vs New = crunch time

[Gary Hoffman]

I owned a pegasus and had fun operating it and controlling it with the 
computer, using Carl's excellent program.

However, I am primarily a contester, and usually operate only on contest 
weekends, in the larger contests.  In these conditions the bands are 
extremely crowded, with strong signals and weak, both.  In those condistions 
the pegasus front end simply does not have the needed selectivity.

So, if you are going to operate in those conditions, you will want the 
better receiver in the Omni VI, or the even newer Ten Tec radios, and you 
will find the pegasus falls short under those conditions.

73 de Gary, AA2IZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr Mike" <kf8zn at yahoo.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Old vs New = crunch time



Roger,

I have both an OMNI VI and a Pegasus. I would suggest you get the Jupiter, 
and computer control it. Having said that, it is a tough call between the 2 
rigs. The Omni VI has Specifications that show a BIT better receiver than 
the Jupiter, but as a mere mortal, I find both rigs Fantastic, let others 
argue specs.

As far as Compter Control, Unlike most times when one inserts a computer 
into the mix, using one to control a TT rig is actually a help, not a 
hindrance.

SO, call and order the Jupiter, Operators are standing by =0)

AC2Q
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So the question is "If you wanted a relative simple radio for CW work (use
is 75% rag chew; 15% contest; and 10% DX)and you had to keep the cost down, 
would you opt for an older rig such as a Corsair II or a software driven 
older rig such as an Omni VI or spring for something in the price range of a 
new Jupiter? My budget is somewhere between $600 and $1800 which rules out a 
number of options.

Any constructive thoughts would certainly be welcome either off-line or on 
the list. Thanks and 73s
Roger Rippy W7RIP
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