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KC0FNS
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 24, 2010 18:14
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Good support and excellent firmware upgrades
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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For several years, I used, had serviced and upgraded a Jupiter, and everything that folks say positively about this radio is true. Tentec's service capability and quality is great, also it's timely and competent, and a fair price. A year ago, I upgraded firmware and put in the updated firmware chip, and found it very much worth the trouble. I liked sending keyboard CW and using the paddles side by side. The sound of the radio is astoundingly good on CW, AM and SSB. This is a rig that is a pleasure to use with an external speaker.
Still, I wanted a few more firmware features, supplied in the rig. This is minor stuff really. Everything in the Jupiter works FB. It just would be a handy firmware upgrade to send RTTY with the keyboard, and also there are no memories and few prosigns in the built in keyboard keyer function.
This is a great rig to use with Ham Radio Deluxe, truly plug and play.
73, Mark KC0FNS, Colorado Springs, CO
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W1HAR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 20, 2010 12:26
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work great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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works great on 20 meters using a R6000 antenna
hope to be on 40 meter soon.Im building a 40meter
antenna at this time code a little ifs
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KE5GK
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 29, 2009 09:28
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Still Outstanding
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Ten Tec Jupiter continues to perform well on all bands and all modes. The folks at Ten Tec are super and their You Tube videos are two thumbs up.
The latest HRD free software is a great mate to the Jupiter.
I am at a point in life where I have more yesterdays than tomorrows. The Jupiter will most likely be my SK rig. Should seek a good price in an estate sale. Note: I am not ready for that---just yet!
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W9LVM
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 29, 2009 06:01
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VG Radio
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Ten-Tec needs to hire some one to write their manuals as they are poorly written and drawn! The radio is VG but manual is not the clear and looks like some one just used a word Program! Drawing look like a HS kid did them, nothing like Kenwood, Icom or Yaesu drawing!
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W8JBV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2009 10:44
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Great little radio
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I got this Jupiter in Dec. 08 and all I have to say is I would do it again. This is one fine rig it is very ez to work just read the manual and you can not go wrong.
Great NR and AN the PBT is the best . I also have a Kenwood I like alot but the Ten-Tec is first class,I
Don"t use the Kenwood much anymore thats how good the Ten-Tec is.I get great reports on my transmitt audio. this radio is 59 plus some. 73's and buy American.
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KK8WV
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Rating: 5/5
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May 11, 2009 11:48
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I Love This Rig
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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The more I use the Jupiter, the better I like it. Audio is super to listen to, Always get great reports on audio out. Pulls out weak signals - It's fun and made in the USA!!!
I Love Ten-Tec
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W8CFS
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 15, 2009 05:09
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Best bang for your dollar
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I'm so happy with these rigs I just purchased another one. I have had the Orion, and the Omni 7. All great radios but much more than I require for just rag chews. The radio is very pleasent to listen to. Not near the noise of of the pro 11 and the ft mp1000 that I have tried. Made right here in the US. I now have two of these and a few ft857d rig for mobile and travel. 73s
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W7VI
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 22, 2009 21:56
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Great Transciever
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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My wife bought mei the Jupiter and had it shipped UPS overnight so I could have a radio while my Orion II was being repaired. Hooked up the Jupiter to work some of the CW contest. First I read the manual and then turned it on . That night I played around on 80 meters CW and in one hour made 40 contact . I had great reports. This tranciever is great but you have to read the manual just as you do on the Orion II. Both my Ten-Tec's are great and I would not have any other transciever. The help from Ten-Tec is top Quality. Everyone should vist Ten-Tec when they have their Hamfest and meet the people that make Ten-Tec Run. Tnx's Ten-Tec
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NB4M
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 27, 2008 16:55
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Great Reciever
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been running the Ten Tec Jupiter chasing DX and contesting for about a year now. Hundereds of hours and thousands of Q's later, I am still very pleased with the performance.
The receiver is pure Ten Tec quality. Very quiet in comparison to other manufacturers and the weak CW signals are easy to find and/or separate. Adjustable filtering is exceptional. The rig is easy to set up and runs very nice with PC/rig control in the contest environment.
For a SDR and primarily menu driven, I find it is very user friendly and easy to make changes on-the-fly.
Read the manual and you will be very pleased with the Ten Tec Jupiter.
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N2FQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2008 10:53
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The new Blue Screen
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Mine arrived in late Sept and I agree with all that has been said of the
new Blue Screen Jupiter. Having had
a Green screen, one, I'm back because of
the simplicity of the menu system (none),
and the lovely QSK. However, the Blue
Screen viewing angle causes it to wash
out, something I didn't experience with the old
one. The adjustment of the contrast control
does not help. I have the rig in the same
position as the old and now need to use
the bail to lift up the rig for a better
view.
Only wish would be to have a Zero Beat
annunciator. Getting tone deaf. Yep, I do
have an external Zero Beat Indicator BTW.
The Anniversary Bencher Key is a nice touch
too.
I've reached my threshold at this price point.
Meaning, that CW signals are becoming less and
the prices the radio to hear them are increasing.
Can't comment on SSB/AM/FM. Strictly CW here.
BTW.. I haven't used my IC-7000 since getting
the rig.
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