Bob, Ten-Tec rigs are super on SSB as well as CW, particularly QSK
(real full break-in). In addition, the transmit and receive audio on
the Jupiter and Omni D in particular are outstanding.
The digital Omni C is often referred to as the Omni D. I agree it's
confusing. It was the last one in the series and is a wonderful radio,
simple to operate for contesting, DXing, and rag-chewing. I have worked
many entities and contest contacts on the OM's Omni D. To work split on
SSB, it needs the outboard VFO.
The big no-no with the Omni D is 17-meter operation. The only way to
avoid the illegal harmonic is to stay off 17 altogether. I believe the
rig was designed before 17 became available, and then upgraded. Since
17 is one of my favorite bands, I stopped using the D after learning
about the problem.
I started out with a Scout, then the OM's Omni D, then his Corsair II
(another outstanding vintage TT rig) and Omni VI+, and got my own
Jupiter and Omni V.
TT rigs can take a licking and keep on ticking. The company will gladly
service the older rigs as long as parts are available. They are
sometimes referred to as the Mothership.
If you hang around this list very long, someone will start talk about
the TT logo's dot color on various rigs. It sounds weird and means they
have nothing else to yack about.
73 de Peg KB9LIE in SW Wisconsin USA
FP/KB9LIE every summer from Maxotel on beautiful Miquelon
--- rtnmi@sbcglobal.net wrote:
> I have the opportunity to own a TenTec Omni D.
>
> I see there was an A B C series, I guess this meant they were updated
> along the way as the years went by and improvements were made
> in technology or major manufacturer flupas were corrected.
>
> I have never owned a TenTec, but hear they are good for only CW.
>
> I know they are older radios (no DSP or late development technology),
> so not sure if it would be worth the trade and this one I am
> told is "Cosmetically Challenged", which means it probably is in
> pretty bad shape, but he says it "works great".
>
> I did a little research and it seems there is a balance between
> people who either love them or hate them also heard that TenTec will
> refurbish it if I send it to them.
>
> I like to have my equipment in tip top shape inside and out.
>
> If I decide to trade does anyone know if they will refurbish it, or
> am I wasting my time and trade equity on a piece of old junk?
>
> 73 fer nw es gud DX,
> Bob AD5VJ
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