Bob...I have an FT1000D and an Orion 2. If you are using the transceivers
barefoot, the FT1000D transmits 200 watts, that's twice that of the Orion 2.
It makes a big difference. I can raise weak dx with my FT1000D most of the
time with one call, not with the Orion 2. I bought an amplifier to resolve this.
For reception, the Orion 2 beats the FT1000D. The Orion 2 has features (like
loading software via the Web) that are lightyears ahead of the FT1000D. The
Orion 2 has a warrenty, the FT1000D has been out of production for several
years.
I'd recommend the Orion 2 as a first choice.
73....John, n4dxi
-----Original Message-----
From: barry.n1eu@gmail.com
To: tentec@contesting.com
Sent: Sat, 23 Dec 2006 4:11 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
Bob, you ask 10 FT-1000D users and 10 Orion users and they'll each say
they're rig is great. If you can't afford mistakes, buy an Orion (new
or used) from Ten-Tec and you have 30 days to return it if it doesn't
meet your needs.
73,
Barry N1EU
On 12/23/06, AD5VJ Bob <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I have in fact heard both things and sent them to the appropriate lists in
order to evaluate and compare the responses from
> different users, then compare that to the data on the sites I was sent.
>
> What I feel is a good way to find out the truth about any rig.
>
> Asking experienced users and also looking at the numbers.
>
> I am making a VERY important decision and one where I can afford no mistakes
it is also a big change, I am not playing a game, so it
> is worth all the data points I can get.
>
> I do the same things with antennas, power supplies ect, I like to find out
> the
experience of the people involved before I dive in
> the water.
>
> I ask for those opinions based on what I have read from other groups.
>
> As far a "Troll Bait" I am not sure what the purpose of "Troll Bait" would
> be,
but if it is to solicit responses from experienced
> users in order to make a sound decision, then I guess I am guilty of it.
>
> 73 fer nw es gud DX,
> QSL VIA: BUR, LotW, e-QSL
> Bob AD5VJ(AAR6VM)
> Old calls: WY5L/KH3-KE5CTY-N5IET
> http://www.ad5vj.com/
>
> Member: CTDXCC, NTCC, STXDXCC
> FISTS: # 12637, SKCC# 2369
> 10X# 37210, FP#-1141
> SMIRK#-5177, RARS #-149
>
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> > [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ron Notarius W3WN
> > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 2:01 PM
> > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
> >
> > Hmmmm.
> >
> > Well Bob, let's just say that I found the following items out
> > of the DX-LIST Digest interesting:
> > ---------- Item 1:
> >
> > I just heard that Ten Tec was considered the premier DX radio
> > by most of the Ham community because of a superior CW implementation.
> >
> > Is this true?
> >
> > ---------- Item 2
> > Now what they said was that Ten Tec receivers were just as
> > good, they just didn't spend a lot of money on advertising
> > but they had as good or better receivers, and a much better
> > CW implementation.
> >
> > ---------- Now... we look at your original message asking in
> > part "That for true Dxing and hard core contesting, the Yaesu
> > FT-1000D is the only way to go."
> >
> > And you really have to ask what "troll bait" means? I'm just
> > sorry now that I fell for it.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> > [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of AD5VJ Bob
> > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 1:04 PM
> > To: 'Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment'
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
> >
> >
> > What is "Troll Bait" ?
> >
> > 73 fer nw es gud DX,
> > QSL VIA: BUR, LotW, e-QSL
> > Bob AD5VJ(AAR6VM)
> > Old calls: WY5L/KH3-KE5CTY-N5IET
> > http://www.ad5vj.com/
> >
> > Member: CTDXCC, NTCC, STXDXCC
> > FISTS: # 12637, SKCC# 2369
> > 10X# 37210, FP#-1141
> > SMIRK#-5177, RARS #-149
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> > > [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Barry Gross
> > > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:13 AM
> > > To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> > > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Radio Control/Contesting??
> > >
> > > On 12/23/06, AD5VJ Bob <rtnmi@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > > > > I have heard on contest lists that Ten Tec has too soft a
> > > front end for contesting, and that it should only be considered for
> > > casual Dxing or for an "everyday" rig. That for true Dxing and hard
> > > core contesting, the Yaesu FT-1000D is the only way to go.
> > > >
> > >
> > > troll bait
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Barry N1EU
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