Rob,
I have had a Kenwood TS-870 for over 5 years and a Kenwood TS-850 for over
two and a whole host of other Kenwood gear. I haven't needed to contact
Kenwood for either questions or service. Maybe my situation is unique?
On the other hand, I have a TenTec RX-340 that pops and clicks on AM signals
like crazy doesn't faithfully reproduce even a simple AM broadcast signal
with accuracy and a Jupiter that get mangled with RF when I kick the AL80B
on! I would ask if this situation is unique but I already have and it's not
and TenTec knows about it!
I like TenTec anyway. I visited the factory and Scott took the time to give
me one of the most fascinating tours I have ever been on. They are really
nice people. Out of all of the coffee mugs in my cupboard, I grab the TenTec
coffee mug every time! Sevierville is not, however, the Mecca of amateur
radio. My TS870 runs circles around the Jupiter .. sure they are not in the
same class. Then again, at less than half the price, my JRC NRD545 dances
around my RX-340 and they are not in the same class!
My TenTec tattoo goes on next week but I don't see any reason for all of the
negativity regarding "other" brands. They all have advantages and
disadvantages and it just comes down to which one is the prettiest and
beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder!
--Larry W8ER
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Atkinson, K5UJ" <k5uj@hotmail.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:24 AM
Subject: [TenTec] Re Please tell me about the TT Omni VI+
Thanks to all for thoughtful comments. For the record, I should have
mentioned that without the bc band mod, my TS850 suffers from overload
from nearby 50 kw mw stations. No such problem with the Omni VI (or 870
or Mk V).
<Hi Rob, if your happy with your kenwood and yaesu rigs thats great,>
Thanks very much, yes I am enjoying them quite a bit and running the Omni
VI on cw.
<just try and repair that kenwood>
I have and things have gone quite well. you get a bright light, dime
store magnifiers and file a sharp tip on your iron. don't forget the angel
hair solder.
< or ask kenwood a question in regards to something that may seem a little
bit oa a nusiance or whatever too you. >
Have not had to do that yet--so far all questions answered by reading op
manuals service manuals and looking at schematics.
<Oh they'll respond alright with an e-mail their answer is genaerally do a
reset. >
Reset, reset, that sounds familiar...where have I heard that....oh yeah,
right here concerning the Orion.
<I have had both rigs you mentioned and they can't hold a candle to the
omni 6 . >
subjective opinion--if we are going that route, i have A/B tested my Omni
VI and TS870 on
75 SSB; not heard any difference in sensitivity between the two, but the
TS870 seemed
quieter on background noise. DSB noise blanker in both did equally good
job of knocking out
a new local problem, probably a switching supply in the neighborhood.
<My suggestion to you is to get on their reflectors where your remarks
might be appreciated,>
I'm not interested in appreciation; I'm interested in helping someone with
a question.
< even better buy an omni 6 and see what your missing. >
Mine is serial no. 4A10513, and half-way through my 5th year of ownership.
What are the numbers on your JA rigs?
< Oh by the way if you want great audio go on AM .>
My opinion of typical ham AM audio quality is evidently not shared by you
John,
73,
rob/k5uj
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