[LOGic] Ten Tec Omni -VII & Jupiter

Tue Apr 24 10:14:19 EDT 2007

Sorry, off-topic, but I really had to respond to this question! :-)
OK, let's see. How about the Top Ten Reasons Why the Ten-Tec OMNI-VII Is a 
Winner?
10) Unique front-end design with restricted-gain, high dynamic range 1st IF, 
selectable narrow "distributed roofing" filters (Collins mechanical, 
optionally down to 300 kHz) in 2nd IF, DSP selectivity in the 3rd IF. 
Independently measured 3rd-order IMD dynamic range of 80 dB at 2 kHz signal 
spacing. (Only the Ten-Tec Orion and Orion-II are meaningfully better.)
9) Ultra-low phase noise floor. Dynamic range measurements not limited by 
phase noise as in many transceivers in the same price class (2,700ドル-3,000ドル).
8) Legendary Ten-Tec ultra-smooth, high-speed QSK operation on CW.
7) Built-in optional antenna tuner handles reactive loads up to 10:1 VSWR.
6) Ultra-clean front-panel user interface puts the controls you need at your 
fingertips in an intuitive layout, with the controls you don't need very 
often in the menu structure.
5) First directly-operable transceiver to also have a built-in Ethernet port 
for direct conection to IP router or broadband modem without a PC; comes 
with software making it possible to operate the transceiver from anywhere in 
the world through a broadband Internet connection, or from across the room 
on your home LAN.
4) Transceiver firmware instantly upgradeable from the Ten-Tec website.
3) Unparalleled Ten-Tec responsiveness to its user community; firmware bug 
fixes have appeared online within days of being reported.
2) Everyone who got one of the first units shipped absolutely loves it. 
(Check out the Yahoo! user group Ten-Tec-Omni-VII.) They can't make them 
fast enough to keep up with orders.
And the Number 1 reason why the Ten-Tec OMNI-VII is a winner: Ten-Tec 
finally INCLUDED 6 METER COVERAGE!
This just hits the high spots. I could go on. I plan on ordering mine a 
little later this year.
As far as LOGic goes -- there are two opportunites here:
a) Traditional serial port interface. From what I've been able to piece 
together, I think a new Jupiter-like interface protocol will probably have 
to be created.
b) IP port interface to operate in conjunction with the radio's provided 
remote software package. (To me, this is the REAL opportunity with this 
radio!)
Bill / W5WVO
mel martin wrote:
> Why do you think this new radio is a winner, Bill? Time to upgrade my
> IC781 perhaps...
>>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W5WVO
>> Sent: Monday, 23 April 2007 8:35 p.m.
>> To: LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for discussion of
>> LOGic logging program; aluscre at neo.rr.com
>> Subject: Re: [LOGic] Ten Tec Omni -VII & Jupiter
>>>>>> I sent Dennis a "heads-up" email a month or two ago when
>> Ten-Tec first
>> published the new OMNI-VII communications protocols, letting
>> him know that
>> this radio is probably going to be HUGE. ;-) Hopefully he's
>> hard at work
>> on a really slick serial command interface for this amazing
>> transceiver.
>> Can't wait until I can order mine later this year.
>>>> Bill / W5WVO
>>>>>> Greg Hodsdon wrote:
>>> Anthony,
>>> Try the Jupiter/Pegasus disc file interface. Let us know
>> how it works
>>> for you. I've got an Omni VII on order and will be looking
>> to get it
>>> playing with LOGic8, too. Greg, K7KJ
>>> Portland, OR
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> [mailto:logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Luscre
>>> K8ZT
>>> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 1:43 PM
>>> To: pdainc at hosenose.com; LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for
>>> discussion of LOGic logging program
>>> Subject: [LOGic] Ten Tec Omni -VII & Jupiter
>>>>>> I recently acquired a Ten-Tec Omni-VII. The computer
>> control appears
>>> to be the same as a Ten-Tec Jupiter. LOGic 8's listing of radios for
>>> interfacing appears to only have a "disk file interface" for the
>>> Jupiter, is there a regular com port interface for Jupiter
>> for LOGic?
>>>>>> The Programmer's Reference Manual can be downloaded at
>>> http://rfsquared.com/file_download/86
>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>> Anthony
>>>>>>> --------------------------|
>>> Anthony A. Luscre
>>> K8ZT
>>> Stow, Ohio
>>>> --------------------------|
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