[TenTec] Jupiter Information Request

[Clayton Brantley]

John,

I found that the conversion was not too difficult.  Had to remove two surface mount resistors
and install two more.  Tedious if you have never done that but doable. The mechanical work
to remove the display and install the blue one.  It takes about 2 hours to do the job and makes
the radio look really nice.  TenTec supplies all the info with the kit.  You might want to look
at the directions posted on their web site before you order one to make sure you are up to the
task.

Clayton N4EV  



________________________________
 From: John <jh.graves at verizon.net>
To: tentec at contesting.com 
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2013 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Jupiter Information Request
 

Clayton,

I also have an older Jupiter.  How hard was the conversion from green to 
blue?  I also have the Argonaut VI for summer playtime. That has a 
better receiver but not a lot better.  It does have a nice screen 
though.   I am tempted to buy or make a 100 W amplifier for playtime at 
home.

73,
John / WA1JG


On 6/7/2013 9:26 AM, Clayton Brantley wrote:
> Dave:  You could not go wrong with most any jupiter you could find.
> Mine came as a grey/green (older version) and I liked it so much I
> converted it to black/blue) .  Looks just like the last one that came
> off the line.  The receiver is the best of any I have used.  I would
> find one with the latest firmware, although you could update one
> in short order.  I like the variable bandwidth so you do not need ant
> additional filters.
>
> I have an older Omni Vl+ sitting beside my Jupiter and most of the
> time I'm on the Jupiter.  Downside, does not have the keyboard
> freq entry ala the Omni.
>
> Clayton N4EV
>
>
> Clayton,
________________________________ From: "n8ag at comcast.net" 
<n8ag at comcast.net> To: tentec at contesting.com Sent: Thursday, June 6, 
2013 11:30 PM Subject: [TenTec] Jupiter Information Request I'm thinking 
about buying a Jupiter and am wondering what the pros and cons of the 
radio might be? I primarily operate low-band CW 90% of the time. Any 
information would be greatly appreciated. also, what's a good price for 
a Jupiter in good to excellent condition? Tnx es 73, Dave N8AG 
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