I recently traded in my Kenwood TS 480 for a Jupiter. while I can't comment
on the specifics which you asked about, I will say that the received audio
on the Jupiter appears to me to be far superior to that of the Kenwood.
By that I mean the audio is cleaner, has less artifacts, has a quieter
background, a much better noise reduction system, a crisper CW side tone, &
better filtering.
I don't have very many strong signals at my QTH, so I can't comment too
much on the close in image rejection, but it performs admirably in a
contest environment.
Also, contrary to some reviews, I have noticed no ill effects from RF
despite using an indoor antenna a few metres from the rig.
On May 18, 2014 8:30 PM, "Phil Coley" <dxingman@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> After selling almost all my ham gear in our downsizing move to a smaller
> house, I'm looking at getting
> a small transceiver for casual use. I have been looking at the Kenwood
> TS570D(SG) and the Ten Tec
> Jupiter as possible units.
>
> I would like any input on the Ten Tec Jupiter. I know there were several
> versions (grey w/green screen;
> black w/blue screen) and I have read the product reviews in the ham
> magazines on the unit when it
> was released. But I don't know if there were any differences between the
> two versions produced or if
> if was strictly "cosmetic"?
>
> I have read the earlier Jupiter had an "unusual" keying note? Not sure
> what that means but I operate CW
> mostly so this is of concern to me. I realize the Jupiter does not have
> the dynamics of Omni VII, but would
> like any info on how it performs (overloading) from strong nearby signals.
> And any opinions on the quality
> of the selectivity, quality of audio, noise blanker/noise reduction
> features, etc.
>
> Thanks in advance for your input.
>
> 73, Phil-K4MPE
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