OP was asking about what the going price is for the radio - price is
set in the market by supply and demand and in this case, is not
reflective of superior performance. I believe the Paragon II is
actually selling for slightly more than an Omni 6+ right now, which is
obviously ridiculous.
73, Barry N1EU
On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 6:53 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <RMcGraw@blomand.net> wrote:
> Depends on if one wants a ham band receiver and transmitter or a general
> coverage transmitter and receiver. The Paragon II basically follows the
> protocol for the Omni V as I believe that Carl, N4PY, did the firmware for
> the Paragon II and the Omni V.
>
> I've had both the Paragon II and the Omni VI Plus on the desk at the same
> time for several years. As to the Omni V compared to the Omni VI Plus, I'd
> opt for the RX performance of the Omni VI Plus over the Omni V. But again,
> one must consider the general coverage product vs. the ham band only
> product.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Bryce" <prosolar@sssnet.com>
> To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 12:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] "Reasonable Price for Paragon II with PS?
>
>
>
> Barry, and the group,
>
> That’s true… but …
>
> As much as we all complain about ebay, you can "buy it now" a omni V for
> $510
>
> Personally, I’d go with the Omni V before the paragon II
>
> There again, it’s so much a personal thing.
>
>
> Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
> the heathkit shop
> SunLight energy systems
> J e e p
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>
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 6, 2014, at 12:41 PM, Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> From what I've seen, the Paragon II continues to be in high demand and
>> much more desirable (and rare) than the Paragon I. It's price has
>> held steady and I believe a Paragon II rig alone in nice shape would
>> be worth $600-$800.
>>
>> 73, Barry N1EU
>>
>
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