Dennis OConnor wrote:
An Omni 6 (Model 563) with the 6+ option is still a Model 563...
A factory Omni 6+ is a Model 564...
Having both I know the difference...
And while the 'optioned' 563 works electrically as well as the 564, it is not
mechanically the same, also the master oscillator is different.....
The price is different also...
The master oscillator *may* be different. Before I sold it to obtain an
Orion, my Option 3 went back to the factory for service. While it was
there, the original crystal oven unit was swapped for the TCXO.
The point is, I don't think anyone is trying to fool anyone. Ten-Tec
did call the option 3 the upgrade to Omni VI. Yes, the price is
different. I've not noted any cases of fraud over the issue.
If I found myself in the market for an Omni VI Plus, I'd have no qualms
about grabbing an Option 3 563 with TCXO and saving some money.
Dave Heil K8MN
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