The one thing in a Corsair II (with External VFO) not available in the TT newer
radios except the Orion and Orion II is DUAL RECEIVE. If you use dual RX for
pile-up busting, you probably will need / want a second radio. There is a mod
available for the Omni VII which allows a second RX to run parallel to the RX
section of the 588. I have the mod hardware and will probably use a Flex 1500
and DXLab Commander to control both radios.
Gary - AB9M
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From: "Steve Berg" <wa9jml@tbc.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 1:59 PM
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [TenTec] The Eagle
>
> I have thought about buying an Omni VII for some time. I am somewhat
> reticent about it as it is more of a computer than a radio, and after
> all of the complaining on this list about other high performance
> computer/radios I am leery of winding up with an overly complex and
> temperamental radio. I bought one of the last 526 multi-mode VHF
> radios, and found that it did not perform as well in most areas as my
> Argo II and transverter station, so I sold it. The 526 had lots of
> bells and whistles, but there was no way to alter the high speed QSK
> which was not compatible with my ancient Mirage 6 meter brick amplifier.
> The noise blanker was not as good on the newer radio, either. So, the
> 526 found a happier home elsewhere.
>
> Right now, I have my Omni V.9 hooked up to my Elecraft 6 meter
> transverter and the same old Mirage amplifier. It works pretty well,
> though the noise blanker on the Omni is nowhere near as good as that in
> the Argo II. It has served well, though through some major openings the
> past several years. I spend most of my time on 6 meters.
>
> I run a Corsair II on HF, and it also does very well. It is simple,
> works great, but is getting long in the tooth.
>
> The most fun I have had on HF, was when I was running my Heath HW-9, and
> later the Argonaut II. Both of these radios are simple, effective, and
> even for someone like me with XXL size hands, easy to use.
>
> I am thinking about one of these Eagles, but they do not have a separate
> 6 meter antenna connector, and I am not sure if one would be easy enough
> to use to replace the Corsair II. If I get an Eagle or Omni VII, I
> could replace most of my HF and 6 meter gear with one box, which would
> leave enough room in the shack to keep my Drake 2B, and Gonset GSB-100
> station set up all the time. I am not a competitive contest operator,
> and appreciate simplicity, durability, and longevity over the latest and
> greatest.
>
> Does anyone here have any comments on how I might proceed?
>
> 73,
>
> Steve WA9JML
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