I purchased the 715 to use with my OMNI-VI+, but kept it to use when I
upgraded to the OMNI-VII. My experiences in DXing and Contesting show the
715's 6dB increase in TX average power to be perceived as louder (like
turning on a small amplifier) by the distant operator. I'm frequently told
that I'm loud while running just 100 Watts, but nearby Hams say the signal
is clean and narrow.
The 715 is probably your most cost effective improvement to for your
transmitted signal.
73 es DX,
Gary - AB9M
-----Original Message-----
From: amsctalx@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:55 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni Speech Processor
Richard -
I am not an expert on this topic, but I just went around with this myself
prior to the recent purchase of a 715 Speech Processor. The built-in speech
processor is an "audio" (DSP) processor. The 715 is an RF speech processor,
and (according to the operators I have conversed with) there is a marked
difference in percieved "loudness" and average signal strength indication
between un-processed input, the "audio" processor and the 715 with the RF
being the clear winner for loudness. Audio quality, eh...not so much.
Hope this helps!
Mike Alexander - N8MSA
Ten-Tec Omni VII
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Bell" <richfbell@sbcglobal.net>
To: tentec@contesting.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:46:16 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Omni Speech Processor
Why does TenTec list the 715 Speech Processor as an option for the Omni VII?
I
thought the built-in processor whould be more than sufficient.
TNX 73 W5BXE
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