[TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Yes, HRD 5.xxxx does have correct drivers for the Omni VII.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP" <Rick at DJ0IP.de>
To: "'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S


> Bry, I suggest you contact the HRD people and ask them.
> I have no idea whether they use 3rd party drivers or their own CAT 
> drivers.
> They don't have much about Ver. 5 on their web site.
> The least one could expect is a list of supported radios, but I couldn't
> find any.
>
> Most of their information is targeted at HRD Ver. 6.
>
> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Brian
> Carling
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 2:33 AM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>
> Sorry to digress but I have similar questions...
>
> Will HRD 5 work with my Omni VII arriving this week?
>
> I'm not sure if it's coming with an interface cable for my Win8 laptop.
>
> Was the serial interface something standard that comes with an OM7?
>
> Best regards - Bry Carling AF4K
>
>
>
>> On Jul 6, 2014, at 3:27 PM, G Reichow <wa0yle12 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Rick, this is the kind of information I'm looking for and all
>> the responses so far have been very helpful. I read this reflector
>> every day and it always has good info.
>>
>> Gary - KN0V
>>
>>
>>> On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 10:33 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP <Rick at dj0ip.de>
> wrote:
>>>
>>> The Eagle has a slightly better receiver, especially on the higher 
>>> bands.
>>> The ergonomics of the Kenwood are more typical of what most people
>>> are familiar with.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately Omnirig does not support the Eagle so you may find that
>>> some contest logging packages are not fully compatible with it.  They
>>> will probably still work in Orion2 mode, but with a couple of bugs.
>>>
>>> The 3rd order IMD of the Kenwood is slightly better than the Eagle,
>>> but the
>>> 590 has broadband noise problems.  The Eagle has none.  This makes
>>> the Eagle more suitable for using at multi TX sites.
>>>
>>> The 590 'had' a problem with ALC power spikes on TX.  If you buy a
>>> new one, the problem has been fixed.  If you buy a used one, it
>>> probably has this problem.  This caused many of the modern linear
>>> amplifiers to trigger to fault.  This is very annoying, but Kenwood
>>> will fix it for free if you are the original owner.  Not sure of
>>> their policy for used rigs, but I have heard it costs $200 for the mod.
>>>
>>> Several people who have used both radios, including members of the
>>> Ten-Tec
>>> group(s) preferred the ergonomics of the Kenwood better.
>>> IMO this only makes a difference when you have several rigs and
>>> switch back and forth a lot.
>>> If you only use one rig, you quickly become accustomed to just about
>>> anything.
>>>
>>> Neither rig has band data available on the rear panel for switching
>>> external switches such as antennas or band filters.  If you want
>>> that, you have to spend a lot more money on the radio.
>>>
>>> For running a linear amp in CW, the Kenwood has adjustable TX-delay
>>> and hang time delay, each of the proper lengths (if you set the menu
>>> parameters correctly).  The Eagle does not.  It is about 5mS too slow
>>> on TX-delay and has no hang delay at all.  Unless you have a full QSK
>>> linear, you will need to purchase the model 318 amp keyer - or for
>>> about $10 you can build it yourself. OR use an external keyer which
>>> incorporates adjustable keying delays, such as the WinKey - which is
>>> probably a good idea anyway if you are into contesting.
>>>
>>> FINALLY:  Ten-Tec owners are nicer people.  If you don't believe
>>> that, just ask us!  ;-)
>>>
>>> For my current needs, the Eagle is the best radio in the world.
>>> Your mileage may vary.
>>>
>>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of G
>>> Reichow
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 5:16 PM
>>> To: tentec at contesting.com
>>> Subject: [TenTec] Eagle vs. TS-590S
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>      I am in the market for a new radio. Originally I was looking at
>>> the
>>> FTDX-1200 and the TS-590S as both of those are within my budget.
>>> Now, with the mega-sale, the Eagle is within my budget as  well. I
>>> was leaning toward the 590S due to its receiver. So I guess it comes
>>> down to the
>>> 590 or Eagle. My primary interests are dx'ing and contests.
>>> Constructive input and thoughts are welcome.
>>>
>>> Tks - Gary (KN0V)
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