Re: [TenTec] Why is the Jupiter better?

["Mike Brown, K9MI" <k9mi@sbcglobal.net>]

John L Merrill wrote:

> The only thing Ten Tec buys you when comparing the 2 radios is service.
>  
Plus, 30 day trial. Send it back if you don't like it.

A transmitter that probably won't fail. I'd say it's a crap shoot with 
the Icom (check eham.net).

Mike - K9MI

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Bob Scott
> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2004 8:13 AM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: [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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