Topband: rigs for top band

[steve d]

Well, I got some interesting answers to my original inquiry about the FT-2000 vs. Orion II. 
  
  In one I was told to check out the Omni VII. So, lets toss that in to  the equation too. I didnt consiter it because it seems like Ten Tec  concentrated on the internet controllability rather than true high-end  performence. Does anyone have real-world experience with this, either  they own it or have used it extensively that can share what they know? 
  
  In another I was told the FT-2000 has had some problems with RX overloading. Was this with or without MTU's hooked up? 
  
  Another mentioned the new K3. I know Elecraft really hit it right with  their K2 for a compact HF rig, the K3 just seems like an improvement  over the K2. Is it really a competitor in the high-end rig game? If, in  fact, it does.. I would rather pay less than $2k  than ~$4k HI. 
  
  Now.. someone mentioned the IC-7800. I know this is a nice rig and have  been told by a friend who has a dx9000D that its better. BUT... theres  no way Im going to be able to afford a rig of that expense. I know its  an investment, but Im going to really be pushing it with any of the  others as it is. 
  
  I am personally kinda going towards the FT-2000, but I want to know  from people that actually use these rigs what they think. Has anyone  out there used the FT-2000 side-by-side with any of the other higher  end rigs? Specifically the Orion II? Also, what difference is there in  recieve with the FT-2000 by itself vs. with an MTU? If Im listening to  a faint CW signal what am I going to notice with the MTU on vs. off?  lower band noise? higher signal strength?
  
  Steve, KC8QVO

       
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