FYI, there is a key input on the back panel as well as the front. The PTT
connection in the ACC1 jack serves as a keying input when in the CW mode.
> Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:49:24 +0000
> From: d.e.warnick@comcast.net
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] New Eagle vs. Used Omni VII
>
>
>
> Tough decision, Frank,
>
> I have a used Omni VII on the way. It won because:
>
> 1) I gotta have the remote tuning pad. I've got them on my Omni VI+'s and
> love them. With keypad and 3 function keys, it's a must
>
> 2) 2 transcieve and 1 rcv only antenna. Have no rcv only at this time, but my
> 6-meter beam is a separate animal and that's just too convenient
>
> 3) FSK - It may be on the Eagle, but I didn't see it on the TenTec site specs
>
> 4) More IF filter options (on the other side, the Eagle has 127 DSP vs the
> Omni VII's 37)
>
> 5) Cooling fan for RTTY (not sure how this plays out with the Eagle, but I do
> want to contest on RTTY so need long duty cycle)
>
>
>
> The biggest thing I saw for the Eaqgle is the key jack on the rear panel. My
> Omni D has it on the rear. My Omni VI+'s have it on the rear for the internal
> keyer. Why, oh why does the Omni VII have it on the front, and a 1/4" monster
> at that. Now I've got to get a right angle plug. Yeah, I could wire one to
> the rear panel, but why??? (So, how anal am I, anyway)
>
>
>
> Those were my personal quirks. Just give you something to think about. Your
> operating style may dictate the Eagle. Either way, you'll have a great rig.
>
>
>
> As for the better dynamic range. Here's another anal point for me. It's a
> number that I don't think I can hear. Probably won't miss a QSO because of
> it. Also, have an idea I may try to remote the thing when I'm on vacation.
>
>
>
> Good luck with your decision
>
>
>
> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
>
>
>
> Dave
>
> WA3F
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kf6e@mail.com
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 8:28:32 AM
> Subject: [TenTec] New Eagle vs. Used Omni VII
>
> Fellow Ten Tec admirers,
>
> I'm torn between a new Eagle and a used Omni VII.
>
> I do mostly casual operating, get on contests only to make contacts (never to
> compete), operate 160 to 6, do mostly CW and PSK, with some SSB and RTTY.
> I'm thinking about trying remote operation just to see if I can catch a band
> opening during my lunch hour at work.
>
> The Eagle has 10 dB more dynamic range narrow spaced, but the sensitivity is
> about the same on both rigs.
>
> Does anyone have experience or opinions about which is the better rig? I
> realize that I'd need to operate them for myself, but short of buying them
> both, that probably won't happen.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 73,
> Frank
> KF6E
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