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June 21st 05, 05:14 AM

In article .com,
wrote:

Here's an update:

I sent the 7030+ to AOR UK. They replaced the SD5400 mixer and one of
the front end supply chokes. Once inside the receiver, they also
found a slightly leaky preamp transformer, so they replaced that
while they were at it. The receiver is working perfectly now...no
more overload. And it sounds great with the Collins filters.

Steve

wrote:
For the last couple of weeks I've been testing out a 7030+. It's a
very nice receiver, all decked out with Collins filters. Until
earlier today, I hadn't used it to listen to anything in the 2-3mhz
range. But, largely because of an earlier thread relating to
intermod and the 7030+'s front end, I decided to put it through its
paces.

To my surprise, there were noticeable images of big broadcast
stations popping up on numerous frequencies. Now mind you, I'm in
Brooklyn, NY and the BCB stations around NYC have to strain even
the sturdiest front end. So, I wasn't all *that* surprised to find
these images. However, it's interesting to note that none of these
images are present on the Drake R8B.

I don't mean this as a criticism of the 7030+, since it's a great
performer with lots of interesting features. I just find this
result a little surprising.

Fortunately, once I put a Kiwa BCB rejection filter in line, the
problem disappeared.

That was quick. How was it shipped and how much did the shipping and
repair cost? Mine is working well but the display is getting dim in
places. The display is readable, it's a cosmetic thing. I was also
thinking of getting some better filters for it. What do you recommend
for program listening?

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Telamon
Ventura, California