[TenTec] IC-7300 was Re: Omni VI instability, TCXO worth it?

[Greg S]

I concur. One can also add an SDRplay SDR, hooking it to the 590SG's output connector, and have 2 receivers, and many other SDR features, LARGE display with your PC, and still be under the cost of the IC-7300. And, yes, for the $$, the Kenwood TS-590SG, is a true bargain in the marketplace. (The question was about CONTEST rigs....... there are a few in the list presented, that are a LONG way from that category. Kenwood' own TS-2000 is one of them). Also: Please do not ignore the reports of ALC overshoot on the IC-7300, either. Although the jury is still out on whether the overshoot  issue actually exists,  I sure wouldn't risk any of the fragile grids on unobtanium or high $$ tubes at this point, if it were me!  My 2 cents, and might be worth less.

Greg, KC8HXO
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On Wed, 7/13/16, Jim Brown <k9yc at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [TenTec] IC-7300 was Re: Omni VI instability, TCXO worth it?
 To: tentec at contesting.com
 Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 12:35 PM
 
 On Wed,7/13/2016 9:23 AM,
 Darrell Bellerive wrote:
 > Just curious,
 what other radios can one purchase NEW at this price 
 > point that are better for contesting?
 >
 >
 >
 KENWOOD TS-590SG   HF / 50 MHz 100 Watt Multimode
 Transceiver $1,309.95 
 
 This
 one is the winner at the price point, and by a wide margin.
 N0AX 
 (ARRL Handbook and ARRL Antenna Book
 editor, also an excellent 
 contester) uses
 one and likes it. It's also second to the Elecraft rigs
 
 on transmitter cleanliness on CW.
 
 73, Jim K9YC
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