[TenTec] Alternative Eagle Form Factor was Re: Status

[Barry N1EU]

FWIW, the Corsair receiver performance is plenty good for DXers/contesters,
especially if an Inrad roofing filter was fitted (although I'm not sure
whether anybody has actually done this).  What makes the Corsair not a
contender is the lack of a computer interface.

Barry N1EU

On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 11:53 AM, Al Gulseth <wb5jnc at centurytel.net> wrote:

> I think what Darrell is saying is the reason that the early Omnis and
> Corsairs
> continue to be popular: they feature RX performance which is still "plenty
> good" for non-DXers/contesters like myself AND an intuitive front panel
> layout, with the most used controls such as AF/RF gain, RIT/XIT, AF/RF
> bandwidth, PBT [Corsairs] etc. right there instead of being buried in a
> menu.
> (Does this also account for the continuing popularity of the Scout?)
>
> That being said, if someone has an Omni-A series B with 30/12M installed
> and
> wants to part with it I might be convinced to give it a new home ;-)
>
> Finally, personal to Darrell: you said "My biggest wish however, is for
> Ten-Tec to thrive for many years to come." To that I say "AMEN!"
>
> 73, Al
>
> On Mon December 7 2015 9:57:41 am Darrell Bellerive VE7IU wrote:
> > I've been thinking about this idea of a bigger form factor for the
> > Eagle, the ensuing discussion, and thought I would post my wish list....
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