My opinion is the Jupiter is very intuitive. I went thorough 95% or more with
out reading the manual. In 3 days, and that is how long we have had the
Jupiter, I have gone through everything a few times. Push button, use mutli
function knob. Push Alt and push another button. There is one set and forget
menu that is stepped down through by using the main turning knob and adjustments
with the multi function knob ( had to read about this one but only one time )
The bottom line, "Your not going to have to carry the manual around with you to
operate this rig"
Let me add that I own an FT100 and a Icom 746 and there are thinks about both
that I need to go to the book for or that I don't even know how they work yet.
I'll comment on the Icom vs the Jupiter after I have a few more weeks operating
time, but for right now I'll tell you the Jupiter is there winner, love the
quite receiver, easy on the eye display, the DSP filters and a little PBT.
Jerry
W7TRX wrote:
> The Jupiter is an intriguing rig. The trait that I am most interested in is
> ease of use. How intuitive is it to operate? I really don't care for radios
> with tons of menus, cryptic buttons, and non-intuitive procedures to work
> them. I have sold several 2m mobile and HT rigs for just this reason. I
> currently have an Icom 706IIG. I've learned how to work it for day to day
> needs, but to access all the other features requires the operators manual
> within reach. Ten-Tec advertises the Jupiter as simple to operate. The pics
> I've seen would seem to confirm this.
>
> So, how about it, new Jupiter owners. Can you understand and operate this
> radio without looking at the operations manual?
>
> Keep your bells and whistles. I'm hankering from a solid, easy to use radio.
> I fear I'll have to go back to an 80s vintage radio or analog to achieve
> this.
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> 73, Tracy
> W7TRX
>
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