We used a TS830 this weekend to run, and I thought I would pass one a few
observations:
- I like the receiver better. Can't explain it. I just do.
- The noise blanker in the 830 works. The MP's doesn't. We had a bit of
line noise and the 830 took it right out without destroying signals on the
band. Why can't the MP do the same?
- The 830's VFO tunes way too fast, but for the run radio it isn't a big
deal.
- I hate DIN plugs. The MP has all the right connectors and front panel
controls. Doing an external receive antenna on the 830 involves some kind
of home brew box.
- The 830 has 20db of attenuation or none. That is a bummer at times.
- The 830 has less in-band phase noise. At least I perceived that to be
true. I have never measured it.
- No VFO lock on the 830 can spell trouble. :)
I guess the bottom line is that the MP has all the right controls and all
the right connectors. However, it is disappointing that the receiver of a
radio that was produced 25 years ago is better.
73
Bill
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