Omni VI Option 1, 2, & 3 Upgrades

From the Ten-Tec Reflector December 22, 2001

There were three upgrade paths offered for the original Omni VI:

- Option 1 added the VI+ DSP and firmware, and re-assigned front panel keys were provided with stickers to indicate their new functions - Option 2 was Option 1 plus new keys, rather than the stickers - Option 3 was Option 2 plus the VI+'s 9 Mhz filter board that provided two narrow filter positions rather than one as in the original Omni VI.

The factory considers Option 3 to be equivalent to the Omni VI+, and it is with the exception of the front panel labeling.

I have been extremely satisfied with my Omni VI/Opt 1 that I purchased second-hand from another list member. I have filled all of the filter positions with Ten-Tec filters, and the radio performs very well for CW and PSK31. Between it and my Elecraft K2, I don't see the need for another rig and I find myself using the Omni VI most of the time.

John Clifford KD7KGX