> ICE via WX0B: model 419A, $228
> W3NQN via WX0B: set of 6 filters, $525 plus FM-6 switch, $165
> Dunestar model 600, $339
> All models are 200W capable.
> This is a large price variation for essentially the same product, so there
> must be a catch. Please let us know your experience with these products as
> well as your recommendation. Many thanks.
As W0UN pointed out the NQN filters are a bit better at filtering
and from the test he describes they might handle more power or mismatch
then either the Dunestart or ICE filters.
If you are M/M or M/S option is to just get the single band filters
and manually switch them when you change bands - this way you only
need one full set of filters and you do not need an FM-6.
I have done this many times for M/S and of course for M/M it is
the way to go.
As a Single op or a M/S where you have only two or three stations you
might find switched multi-band filters to be very useful. I know that I
find that to be the case.
I use a pair of ICE-419 filters.
$228 x 2
compaired to:
$690 x 2
Made for an easy choice.
While I am sure the NQN filters and the FM-6 are very good I
could not justify that expense for my station. I find that at my
station the 419's are working quite well in my two position
M/S or SO2R station.
--
George Fremin III - K5TR
geoiii@kkn.net
http://www.kkn.net/~k5tr
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