[TenTec] What_Model_Ten-Tec_Rig_Do_I_Need_?

[d.e.warnick at comcast.net]

John, 

In a couple of weeks, please follow up and let us know your thoughts on this setup for your purposes 



Tnx 

Dave 

WA3F 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Westerlage" <john at n5dwi.com> 
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 2:27:55 PM 
Subject: Re: [TenTec]        What_Model_Ten-Tec_Rig_Do_I_Need_? 

Mni tnx to all who responded to my query both on- and off-list. 

I probably should have initially explained that my primary interest 
is in high speed CW (60+ WPM) long-winded rag chews.  At those 
speeds even the best of rigs start to show deficiencies. 

I especially enjoyed all the different perspectives that expanded my 
understanding of issues I'd never even considered before. 

An unexpected result is that I was offered a 561 Corsair II with 
a 263 VFO and a PS for a price I just couldn't turn down. 

So I'll be holding off on the newer rigs - for a while at least. 

Agn, thanks for all the input. 
I really appreciate the help. 

vy 73 to all de john 


-------- Original Message -------- 
Subject: [TenTec] What_Model_Ten-Tec_Rig_Do_I_Need_? 
From: "John Westerlage" <john at n5dwi.com> 
Date: Sun, October 31, 2010 7:53 pm 
To: TenTec at contesting.com 


I hope someone on the list can advise me. 

I'm a CW only op. I've used the 50W TenTec Century 21 for years. 
It was already used when I bought it. With its full breakin, 
it's been a joy to use in high speed operaton. 

But, ... it's beginning to show its age in several ways. And I have a 
friend that I've promised to give it to if I find a suitable 
replacement. 

I'm not interested in voice or digital modes, and I consider such 
circuitry to be an unnecessary expense, not to mention the deleterious 
effect it has on CW operation. 

I understand the Corsair II was also a CW op's dream rig, despite 
the voice stuff. 

So, what TenTec rig, if any, do I move on to? 

Do any of the current TenTec offerings have what I'm looking for - full 
breakin, 
or do I have to go back to my roots and start home brewing all my rigs? 

I truly don't mean to step on any toes with my comments, I'm just asking 
about 
what appeals to me personally, old curmudgeon that I am. 

Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. 

vy 73 de john 


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