... thanks for the update Michael! In the IC-746 I had years back I had to
install a CW filter for improved performance. Seems that the PRO is updated
in this respect. If the ICOM would have been updateable with Firmware (like
the JUPITER ;-)) there would have been no need for a PRO version ...
Carsten, DL6LAU
-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Michael A. Newell [mailto:wb4huc@texas.net]
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 7. Juli 2004 14:49
An: carsten.esch@appello.de
Betreff: Re: [TenTec] Why is the Jupiter better?
Carsten:
Actually, there are no option filters to buy for the IC-746 PRO, either.
And the IC-746 does include an internal tuner at no extra charge.
It also has the six meter and two meter bands built-in, which the
Jupiter doesn't have.
The Icom also has adjustable transmit audio, a spectrum scope,
and is fully computer-controllable. Check out the Ham Radio
Deluxe software package.
So dollar for dollar, the 746 Pro is probably the best value in
an HF radio right now.
I'm not knocking the Jupiter. I owned one for over a year, which
I did use with the N4PY software. It was a fun radio. But going
strictly by features vs. price, the 746-Pro has a lot more to offer
for basically the same amount of money.
73,
Mike - WB4HUC
Austin, TX
http://wb4huc.home.texas.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carsten Esch" <carsten.esch@appello.de>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 7:34 AM
Subject: AW: [TenTec] Why is the Jupiter better?
> Hi Bob,
>
> I think the IC-746 PRO and Jupiter are 'in the same class'. However when
you
> compare prices you would also have to add at least a filter to the ICOM
> price - no need to add a filter (and you really can't) in a JUPITER.
> Also if I see the TT page in the US you get a Deskmicrophone for free the
> next weeks if you order a JUPITER. The nonAT Jupiter is 1269,- and if you
> add the tuner yourself it seems that the tuner is $ 209,- making a total
of
> $ 1478,- making the price gap smaller (you need an PS on the JUPITER
still)
> ...
> Depending on what you operate most the variable SSB transmit bandwidth is
a
> big plus on the JUPITER and so is possibility to update the JUPITER over
the
> internet plus fully PC-controllable e.g. with N4PY's software.
>
> With the 30 day risk free trial you have in the US I would go for the
> JUPITER for sure ...
>
> 73sss
>
> Carsten, DL6LAU
>
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]Im Auftrag von Bob Scott
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 7. Juli 2004 14:13
> An: tentec@contesting.com
> Betreff: [TenTec] Why is the Jupiter better?
>
>
> I can get an Icom IC-746 Pro for $1300 including power supply and
> microphone. It looks like it has the same features as the Jupiter plus I
> get 6M and 2M. A Jupiter will cost me almost $1700 if I get the external
> fan and some sort of tuner (internal or external) and power supply. The
> microphone is free for awhile.
>
> I want to support Ten-Tec as it is an American company and I grew up with
> Knight-Kits and Heathkits, but is the Jupiter that superior to other rigs
in
> its class?
>
> 73,
>
> Bob
> W4ZY
>
>
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