[TenTec] Omni VI vs ICOM 746Pro

[Thomas Beltran]

I think the first IF filter is ceramic.  Inrad has a kit which will be
selling soon, that will put a xtal 1st IF filter in the FT 1000, and I think
the ten-tect. Tom

>
> 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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