On 5/25/2011 6:47 PM, Michael wrote:

Also considered the Ten-Tec Eagle and Jupiter, but I really prefer
direct controls for a desktop rig.

Any advice would be appreciated.

I am not sure what you are referring to, as both the Eagle and Jupiter
have direct controls; possibly you are confusing them with the Tentec
Pegasus, which did require a computer to operate.

1) Both the Eagle and Jupiter are *highly* rated (see the reviews at
eham.net)

2) Tentec supports their radios much longer than YaeComWood and their
"Radio of the Month Club". Nothing sadder than YaeComWood telling you
they no longer stock parts for a 2 or 3 year old radio.

3) Tentec is an American company, easy to contact, great support. Heck,
they even give you a 30 day free trial (excluding shipping). The last I
heard, YaeComWood does not do that.

4) IMHO, the receiver is -everything- and Sherwood Engineering rated the
Eagle's receiver number 6 of all the receivers they have ever ranked.
Not too bad for a mid-range radio.

Good luck with your decision and 73...