[TenTec] OT: Question to the group

[Tim]

Hi,

I don't really have too much trouble with 50 watts, but then I run QRP a 
lot too. I used to run 10 watts SSB mobile.

I do like the size of my Jupiter. I wouldn't expect any rig to be that 
big today. The TS-590s is a nice size rig.


Tim
KE4KE


On 07/13/2016 05:50 PM, Barry N1EU wrote:
> Yes, ideally I'd want a bigger radio with a bigger screen and more knobs
>
> If you go with the same form factor, please use a much higher resolution
> than the 480x272 used in the IC7300.  If you did that, I think I'd actually
> buy one at $1000 and 50W.
>
> Barry N1EU
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:25 PM, rick at dj0ip.de <Rick at dj0ip.de> wrote:
>
>> Barry, that's not quite a fair criticism.  The radio is small so the
>> screen must be small.  You can purchase optional software which replicates
>> the screen onto any size computer screen that you please.
>>
>> As for the knobs, please explain what is missing or how many you might
>> want.
>> Tnx.
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry
>> N1EU
>> Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:11 AM
>> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group
>>
>> I'm a big direct-sampling SDR fan but don't much care for the form factor
>> of the IC-7300.  The screen is too small and not enough knobs.
>>
>> Barry N1EU
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 9:43 PM, rick at dj0ip.de <Rick at dj0ip.de> wrote:
>>
>>> What would you guys think of a new radio that had the following
>>> characteristics:
>>>
>>> Ø   SDR radio with knobs, similar size and form factor to the IC-7300
>>>
>>> Ø  Superior receiver to the IC-7300; roughly on par with the Flex 6300
>>>
>>> Ø  50w of output power
>>>
>>> Ø  Cost: $1000
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I guess the big question is, is 50w a show stopper.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Had someone ask me that question recently (obviously with the intent
>>> to build this) and I had to pass.
>>>
>>> I dunno.
>>>
>>> For me I find it OK.
>>>
>>> I usually run my Eagle at 60w and when driving my amp, it runs at 60w.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> But my gut tells me most people won’t accept a 50w transmitter.
>>>
>>> They are programmed to expect 100w.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> What do you guys think?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Rick, DJ0IP
>>>
>>>
>>>
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