Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group

[Tim <tim@ke4ke.com>]

Hi,

I don't really have too much trouble with 50 watts, but then I run QRP a 
lot too. I used to run 10 watts SSB mobile.
I do like the size of my Jupiter. I wouldn't expect any rig to be that 
big today. The TS-590s is a nice size rig.

Tim
KE4KE


On 07/13/2016 05:50 PM, Barry N1EU wrote:
> Yes, ideally I'd want a bigger radio with a bigger screen and more knobs
>
> If you go with the same form factor, please use a much higher resolution
> than the 480x272 used in the IC7300.  If you did that, I think I'd actually
> buy one at $1000 and 50W.
>
> Barry N1EU
>
> On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:25 PM, rick@dj0ip.de <Rick@dj0ip.de> wrote:
>
> > Barry, that's not quite a fair criticism.  The radio is small so the
> > screen must be small.  You can purchase optional software which replicates
> > the screen onto any size computer screen that you please.
> >
> > As for the knobs, please explain what is missing or how many you might
> > want.
> > Tnx.
> >
> > 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
> > (Nr. Frankfurt, Germany)
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry
> > N1EU
> > Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 12:11 AM
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: Question to the group
> >
> > I'm a big direct-sampling SDR fan but don't much care for the form factor
> > of the IC-7300.  The screen is too small and not enough knobs.
> >
> > Barry N1EU
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 9:43 PM, rick@dj0ip.de <Rick@dj0ip.de> wrote:
> >
> > > What would you guys think of a new radio that had the following
> > > characteristics:
> > >
> > > Ø   SDR radio with knobs, similar size and form factor to the IC-7300
> > >
> > > Ø  Superior receiver to the IC-7300; roughly on par with the Flex 6300
> > >
> > > Ø  50w of output power
> > >
> > > Ø  Cost: $1000
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I guess the big question is, is 50w a show stopper.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Had someone ask me that question recently (obviously with the intent
> > > to build this) and I had to pass.
> > >
> > > I dunno.
> > >
> > > For me I find it OK.
> > >
> > > I usually run my Eagle at 60w and when driving my amp, it runs at 60w.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > But my gut tells me most people won’t accept a 50w transmitter.
> > >
> > > They are programmed to expect 100w.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > What do you guys think?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 73
> > >
> > > Rick, DJ0IP
> > >
> > >
> > >
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