How about a new $2000 - $3000 box built around upgraded Corsair II technology?
100 W, full QSK, Dual PTO, Dual Receive, IF shift, Narrow Filters, etc. Keep
the digital circuits to minimum except for a Digital Frequency readout and
possibly a DSP filter option.
As far as the receive function of new Ten-Tec transceivers go, I still believe
the new boxes have a hard time competing with the Corsairs and Omnis when the
DX is S-1 and the pile is up 1 to 5 KHz with many KW's calling. I know Omni VI
+ and the Orion's have low noise floors and great specs, but I also know what
my ears tell me.
Maybe it makes more sense to keep refurbishing and rebuilding the old PTO
radios, they provide a lot of satisfaction per dollar. At any rate I doubt that
I'll buy an Orion, Orion II, or any rig with a CPU.
Best regards,
Gary - AB9M - www.csm-gh.com<http://www.csm-gh.com/>
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