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January 15th 04, 04:09 PM
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Soliloquy wrote in message
"Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, we note instances on weaker signals where the noise reduction works to some degree in the AM mode." The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync What is the singular failing of this receiver? In our opinion, there is virtually no difference between synchronous AM and AM reception. The synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. Ken I just bought a new Icom radio. It seems to be awesome for tuning around the ham bands in LSB. But when tuning for Shortwave broadcast programs in AM it doesn't seem as listenable. Do I need to have my Icom modified? Kiwi mods? Any help appreciated. Please keep it simple. Sara PS: I don't solder. |
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#2
January 16th 04, 12:08 AM
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Soliloquy wrote in message
"Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. |
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#3
January 16th 04, 12:42 AM
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Kenneth wrote: Soliloquy wrote in message "Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. But hey! You can accomplish this in a much handier fashion with the R8B! With a better sync detector! Plus, you can use any darn filter you want! Just a button push away! Simplicity! No mods required! (can you imagine?) By golly! Steve Holland, MI Drake R7, R8 and R8B "I swear by, not at, Drake receivers" © http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm |
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#4
January 16th 04, 01:11 PM
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N8KDV wrote in message ...
Kenneth wrote: Soliloquy wrote in message "Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. But hey! You can accomplish this in a much handier fashion with the R8B! With a better sync detector! Plus, you can use any darn filter you want! Just a button push away! Simplicity! No mods required! (can you imagine?) By golly! Hi Steve:Yes with the R8B is like having a pinto with an automatic transmission.My toyota [Icom R75]have a manual transmission [339 comparator sync det AGC mod] but with a holley carburator [DSP]and two reinforcements [2 pre-amps]and an alterated motor with [Pete's MW attenuator removal mod] 2.4,3.3,4,6khz filters,and pro mechanic Phil, phidelity mod.An oustanding toyota that surpassed an automatic pinto[drake R8B]in hard core dxing sometime ago in a "simplicity" way. |
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#5
January 16th 04, 01:19 PM
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Kenneth wrote: N8KDV wrote in message ... Kenneth wrote: Soliloquy wrote in message "Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. But hey! You can accomplish this in a much handier fashion with the R8B! With a better sync detector! Plus, you can use any darn filter you want! Just a button push away! Simplicity! No mods required! (can you imagine?) By golly! Hi Steve:Yes with the R8B is like having a pinto with an automatic transmission.My toyota [Icom R75]have a manual transmission [339 comparator sync det AGC mod] but with a holley carburator [DSP]and two reinforcements [2 pre-amps]and an alterated motor with [Pete's MW attenuator removal mod] 2.4,3.3,4,6khz filters,and pro mechanic Phil, phidelity mod.An oustanding toyota that surpassed an automatic pinto[drake R8B]in hard core dxing sometime ago in a "simplicity" way. LOL... Thanks for getting my day off to a start with a good laugh! Steve Holland, MI Dake R7, R8 and R8B "I swear by, not at, Drake receivers" © http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm |
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#6
January 16th 04, 10:44 PM
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N8KDV wrote in message ...
Kenneth wrote: N8KDV wrote in message ... Kenneth wrote: Soliloquy wrote in message "Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. But hey! You can accomplish this in a much handier fashion with the R8B! With a better sync detector! Plus, you can use any darn filter you want! Just a button push away! Simplicity! No mods required! (can you imagine?) By golly! Hi Steve:Yes with the R8B is like having a pinto with an automatic transmission.My toyota [Icom R75]have a manual transmission [339 comparator sync det AGC mod] but with a holley carburator [DSP]and two reinforcements [2 pre-amps]and an alterated motor with [Pete's MW attenuator removal mod] 2.4,3.3,4,6khz filters,and pro mechanic Phil, phidelity mod.An oustanding toyota that surpassed an automatic pinto[drake R8B]in hard core dxing sometime ago in a "simplicity" way. LOL... Thanks for getting my day off to a start with a good laugh! Steve Hi Steve:Thanks for you nice and friendly [not belligerent response].In the 2004 you seem to be in good shape with a nice site and giving good advice to the inexperienced and not quarreling with anybody [until now].If we don't start a new 2004 radios war again maybe we can make an arrangement to have a "car race" [hard core live dxing competition] between my toyota R75 vs pinto R8B soon. For race judges my recommendations are Starman and Les [from the R8B group] and Phil and M2 [from the Icom R75 gang. Ken |
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#7
January 16th 04, 10:56 PM
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Kenneth wrote: N8KDV wrote in message ... Kenneth wrote: N8KDV wrote in message ... Kenneth wrote: Soliloquy wrote in message "Although the manual clearly states the DSP and ANF functions work only in the SSB mode, The Owners Manual is wrong the DSP and ANF work ok in the AM mode. "Spot the Difference with the Sync synchronous mode includes both sidebands; there is no option to choose the lower or upper sideband. This is true in the stock unit but with the kiwa sync det mod you can chose between lower or sideband in sync AM mode manually using the 2.4 stock filter and the PBT. But hey! You can accomplish this in a much handier fashion with the R8B! With a better sync detector! Plus, you can use any darn filter you want! Just a button push away! Simplicity! No mods required! (can you imagine?) By golly! Hi Steve:Yes with the R8B is like having a pinto with an automatic transmission.My toyota [Icom R75]have a manual transmission [339 comparator sync det AGC mod] but with a holley carburator [DSP]and two reinforcements [2 pre-amps]and an alterated motor with [Pete's MW attenuator removal mod] 2.4,3.3,4,6khz filters,and pro mechanic Phil, phidelity mod.An oustanding toyota that surpassed an automatic pinto[drake R8B]in hard core dxing sometime ago in a "simplicity" way. LOL... Thanks for getting my day off to a start with a good laugh! Steve Hi Steve:Thanks for you nice and friendly [not belligerent response].In the 2004 you seem to be in good shape with a nice site and giving good advice to the inexperienced and not quarreling with anybody [until now].If we don't start a new 2004 radios war again maybe we can make an arrangement to have a "car race" [hard core live dxing competition] between my toyota R75 vs pinto R8B soon. For race judges my recommendations are Starman and Les [from the R8B group] and Phil and M2 [from the Icom R75 gang. Ken You don't understand my linguistically challenged friend! You've already lost! No rematches! Thanks again for the humour! Steve Holland, MI Drake R7, R8 and R8B "I swear by, not at, Drake receivers" © http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm |
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#8
January 17th 04, 06:05 AM
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"Kenneth" wrote in message om... LOL... Thanks for getting my day off to a start with a good laugh! Steve Hi Steve:Thanks for you nice and friendly [not belligerent response].In the 2004 you seem to be in good shape with a nice site and giving good advice to the inexperienced and not quarreling with anybody [until now].If we don't start a new 2004 radios war again maybe we can make an arrangement to have a "car race" [hard core live dxing competition] between my toyota R75 vs pinto R8B soon. For race judges my recommendations are Starman and Les [from the R8B group] and Phil and M2 [from the Icom R75 gang. Ken Phil??????? NO FAIR : ) DeWayne |
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#9
January 17th 04, 02:44 AM
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