Re: [TenTec] Omni VI v. Orion

[designer <designer@quickdata.com>]

> Paragons cannot be used for DXing since their frequency readout uses 
> only one color

Darn, I was planing to work some DX with my cool looking (yes, that's 
why I bought it) Paragon II. Maybe I can get some translucent colored 
paper and cover different number segments on the display. Will that 
improve the reception?

I've been tempted to jump on one of the current Omni VI+ offers, but 
I've heard DSP and though at times it seems like magic, the analog 
Paragon II is sure easy on the ears - and I can always get outboard 
audio DSP.

When I look at the Orion's controls, (and read all the after market 
issues, and special settings) my head is spinning more than all those 
dials.

OFF TRACK
It would be interesting to hear candidly why the Pegasus was 
discontinued - if the computer (only) controlled rig is dead for now 
or if the next is waiting in the wings. Sure requiring a computer 
means another piece of gear. But unless it is a portable design, the 
rig will have a shack and there will probably be a computer near by. 
It seems even the "weakest" computer today will run a rig. I'm using 
and "accessory" computer I bought on eBay for $60.00 it has a 
mini-desktop profile so it sits quietly on a lower shelf on the desk. 
Runs about 350Mhz Pentium II. I added 128MB for a song and an 
additional $7.00 got me two more com ports so I can run multiple 
rigs. Pretty cheap eats. I can still use the USB and when things are 
quiet in the "shack" I could swear I hear a little voice saying, 
"320D", "320D", "320D"....
ON TRACK

If it's your "backup" rig - you are going to be looking at it more 
than using it. The color/layout of the Ommi VI+ ....just looks like a 
serious piece of hardware. Not quite as nice as the Paragon II mind 
you, but good enough.

73,
Paul

PS: Does anyone have a spare Paragon/Omni VI+ front panel I can mount 
in front of the computer :-)




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