Mike Coslo wrote:
wrote:
Mike Coslo wrote:
.. . . .
certainly the value is
in the weak signal / crowded band performance to me and
looks like it is to a LOT of other people too.
obviously , for your operating needs, solid state rigs do the job
Perhaps not so obviously. I've been getting into Hollow state
technology recently. Bought a couple olde tube Heathkits
100% dumpster ballast.
Negative. Their absolute performance is not an issue. I was never
exposed to tube technology, ever. These units are simple, and I will use
them to learn about the hollow state. As long as they work, I will be
well served by them.
OK, OK you're excused. This time.
Ouch: How do you spell clueless? I loves you dearly Michael, you're a
very nice guy and yer heart is in the right place but you have this
frustrating penchant for getting over yer head at warp speed when
discussions turn to even moderately deep-end techie sorts of topics.
You done it again.
I've made a career of it
Yeah, I've NOTICED!
GROAN!
bang head on desk
repeatedly
He's talking about using his modded R4-C as an
outboard RX because of it's legendary front end performance, it's
blocking dynamic range and it's third order intercept points as they
relate to successfully dealing with very difficult band conditions.
Which leaves out your Heath treasures and all members of the FT-1000
clan in this particular pursuit.
"If the tube stuff is better, then I'd go for it in a minute" eh? Welp
there ya go.
It was an interesting report to look at. I would have to say that there
is more to the game than the 2KHz dynamic range,
I agree with that for the most part but I'd like to see your list.
as important as that
is, especially to CW users.
Great rcvrs is great rcvrs modes aside. Where did you get the notion
that the guy is excusively a CW op? For all we know he could be a
phone-only op.
But I do appreciate the info!
Look at it as a mythology, hype and general BS buster. You can lay down
$2,300 for a new MP Mark 5 or pay maybe $500 for a clean used IC-746
and wind up with essentially the same signal handling capabilities and
still have most of the commonly-used bells & whistles.
- Mike KB3EIA -
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