[TenTec] Omni VI option 0

Tue, 6 May 2003 18:33:43 -0400

Oops, I meant this to be via private mail.
"Reply" goes straight back to the reflector.
Hope I didn't offend anyone with my ten tec
statement; it's simply rooted in mild disappointment
and by no means anti ten tec (I love them), but
the products now just don't thrill me the way they
did in earlier days (despite fantastic performance!),
starting with the near-perfect Scout (that's what
really kills me... so close!)

--Andrew

> 
> From: Andrew Moore <[email protected]>
> Date: 2003/05/06 Tue PM 06:25:37 EDT
> To: <[email protected]>,  <[email protected]>, 
> 	<[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI option 0
> 
> > I have come across an Omni VI option 0, I guess you would call it, being
> 
> Years ago I had one of these, shortly after they
> came out, before they started doing all the confusing
> option stuff.  I loved the radio.  The CW TX had a
> bit of a harsh sound because of the sharp rise time
> on the signal (common to all Omni 6's), but W9AC has
> posted a simple mod that supposedly solves this.
> You'd probably be thrilled with the rig.  I too
> considered an Omni 6 again as soon as I found out
> about W9AC's mod, because the hard keying was my
> only complaint, but now I'm really determined to
> get the Elecraft because I think it's better suited
> to my needs (high performance CW) and slightly
> cheaper, and I love Elecraft's philosphy and
> mindset.  It's like what Ten Tec used to be (I love
> ten tec but I think they peaked back in the Triton
> and Corsair days, can't say I'm fond of the modern
> products).  Elecraft seems to have filled that void.
> That said, it's a great rig!
> 
> I strung up a 40 meter dipole in the attic today and
> it's far better than the hamstick that I put out the
> window on the end of your (my) Triton 544.  The radio
> is doing just great, and I'm eager to try it out on
> the new antenna later this evening when I have time.
> I did manage to work W1AW yesterday, which was fun.
> When I do finally get a K2, I'm going to have to hang
> onto this 544.
> 
> --Andrew Moore / NV1B
> [email protected]
> 
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