[TenTec] Omni VI vs ICOM 746Pro

[William Shadid]

Larry,

I can't speak for the TS-570, but the CW filter (500 Hz) in the FT-920 is
not ceramic -- it is crystal. It is certainly no Omni VI+, but it does have
crystal filters.

73,

-Bill, WA9MXQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry, K4WLS" <K4WLS at carolina.rr.com>
To: "[Ten-Tec]" <tentec at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2004 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI vs ICOM 746Pro


> Glenn,
>
> I have had a Ten-Tec Corsair for 10 Yrs. It has a 500 Hz CW filter.
> I only work CW. When Dave, K4SV, in Ashvelle, NC who goes on
> a lot of DXpeditions found out I did not have a rig that worked true
> split, he just up and sent me his DSP IF TS-870. The TS-870 had
> the upgrade DSP chips in it that the TS-870S has. He sent me the
> TS-870 to use as long as I wanted - said it just collecting dust. He
> had got an IC-756 Pro II.
>
> The TS-870 does not have a manual notch filter so noise gets in
> the IF's where the DSP takes place. In many cases I cannot go
> below a 600 Hz DSP filter setting as the noise masks the signal.
> I live in an older part of town, and I am surrounded by miles of
> some of the oldest power distribution lines. Duke Power has been
> really good about eliminating past power line noise that rendered
> 30 and 40M useless, but my average noise level usually runs an S3
> on 20M and below.
>
> So....my ole Ten Tec Corsair will run circles around the TS-870
> in both noise immunity and sensitivity !!!  So.....I have always wanted
> an Omni Six Plus since they came out, but could not afford one. Lots
> of faithful Ten-Tec fans are trading their Omni Six Plus for the Orion.
> So....I got a used Omni Six Plus from Ten-Tec with CW filters and
> fully checked out. Still in the box as my mother became very ill and
> had to go to nursing home. I am waist deep in her legal and financial
> affairs, but as soon as I can see some light, the Omni will come out
> of the box.
>
> Lots of rigs like the TS-920 and TS-570D have optional 500 Hz CW
> filters, but they are ceramic and not XTAL. These ceramic filters
> ring with noise but a XTAL filter will not. Ten-Tec still uses XTAL
> filters, and you will never find another rig that will beat the Ten-Tec
> QSK. The TS-870 has QSK, but it is relay operated, very loud, and
> annoying.
>
> So.....you just really can't beat a Ten-Tec rig !!!
>
> 73,  Larry   K4WLS
> 45 Yrs Same Call - Only CW
>
>
> From: <Wa4aos at aol.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI vs ICOM 746Pro
>
>
> Hi Fred,
>
> It's almost impossible to get the rid of the Ten Tec bug once you are
> infected. Many have tried but they usually come back. I am not talking
about
> the
> Amateurs who listen to all of the Ten Tec bashing on 75 meters, then order
a
> TT
> rig for a free 30 day evaluation, only to get their money back and then go
> to
> Eham product review to give the TT rig a ZERO rating. No, I am not talking
> about
> these mindless morons. Let them enjoy mediocrity; this is what they
deserve.
> " WATCH THE CLOUDS FLOAT BY, I'll make the Q's..."
>
>  I am talking about Amateurs of sound mind who have spent years ENJOYING
one
> TT rig or another, then decide to try one of the new JA whiz, bang,
> light-show
> rigs. Most of these fellows, in my experience, do come back and wonder why
> they ever left. Others may have different stories.
>
> I have been a Ten Tec fan since I was a snotty nosed high school kid who
> could not afford the Drakes, Collins or even the Swans. My PM-3 and 80-40
> meter
> doublet gave me plenty of long hours of Ten Tec fun.
>
> Years later and now that I can afford which ever rig or rig's I desire, I
> purchase only rigs made in Tennessee. In fact my Ten Tec bug has reached
the
> terminal stage. I have over 60 pieces of Ten Tec gear and can't stand to
> part with
> any of them.
>
> Does any know if there is a 12 step recovery program for Ten
Tec-aholics???
> Maybe, Ten Tec Anonymous??? Not that I would ever go but surely, I am,"
NOT
> ALONE..."
>
> You might check with Ten Tec Sales. I am sure they can fix you up with an
> Omni 6 or 6+ in very good condition and for a reasonable price. The Omni 6
> series
> are great rigs and will give you performance that you will enjoy for years
> to
> come.. IMHO...
>
> 73,
> Glenn WA4AOS
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