Posted: 3/17/2013 3:43:57 PM EDT
| Buying a mint condition Ten Tec omni VII tomorrow. Wife would not approve, budget does not compute, but I just can't take it anymore. I really want it against all reason. Wish me luck or talk me out of it. |
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This is a superior rig for basic SSB, CW and to an extent RTTY. I had too many problems dealing with narrowing the pass band for digital modes when the center of the pass band kept moving. The Kenwood TS-590s would be a better rig for all the bells and whistles and all around use. The Ten Tec is very good at what it does, it just isn't well designed for digital modes because of the changing center of the band pass. The TS-590 is no slouch, the design of the Omni VII is hardware limited (old). The Omni VII internal tuner, LDG design, is superior to about any internal tuner. BTW I highly recommend the use of outboard tuners, they are more robust, efficient and have a wider matching range. 73, Rob |
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Your choice of course, it is a good rig, just not for me. The Kenwood would have a 1 year warranty, the Ten Tec is probably past any infant mortality issues.  Enjoy!
73, Rob I think that is a lot of radio for a new general just getting his feet wet. On the other hand, I can't imagine that you would loose money if you sold it because you didn't like it. |
| Had a discussion with wifey about the Omni again. I got the "buy it if you want but we could really use that money for the kids tuition" talk. She is right and I felt like a doosh. Im self employed and decided to wait till a juicy job comes through and I'll buy the radio then... if it is still available. |
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Had a discussion with wifey about the Omni again. I got the "buy it if you want but we could really use that money for the kids tuition" talk. She is right and I felt like a doosh. Im self employed and decided to wait till a juicy job comes through and I'll buy the radio then... if it is still available. Probably the right decision. In my experience, when the time is right, things seems to fall right into place. |
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Had a discussion with wifey about the Omni again. I got the "buy it if you want but we could really use that money for the kids tuition" talk. She is right and I felt like a doosh. Im self employed and decided to wait till a juicy job comes through and I'll buy the radio then... if it is still available. A good set of noise cancelling headphones can usually keep you from hearing the kids crying because they're hungry...Just Kidding! 
Sucks being a grown up sometimes. There'll be other opportunities. 
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