Hi, John--
I believe the first Corsair used a 4-pole filter in one of the positions.
Many people replaced this 4-pole filter with an 8-pole, Model 220 Ten-Tec
filter (2.4 kHz SSB filter) and were happy with the improvement.
My Argosy II came stock with the same 4-pole filter. I operate only CW and
was astounded at the improvement in my rig when I replaced that filter with
the 8-pole. All of a sudden the little Argosy II sounded like a "real
Ten-Tec." My Argosy II also has a 500 Hz CW filter and an audio CW filter.
In my normal operation, I use only the audio CW filter and seldom if ever
switch in the narrow crystal filter.
In my other Ten-Tecs I use only the CW audio filtering when operating CW and
keep the crystal CW filters switched out. But I am one who likes to hear
what is going on around my frequency -- especially when operating in a round
table. My Corsair II has the 1.8 kHz, the 500 Hz and the 250 Hz filters
installed. I NEVER use the 1.8, almost never use the 250 and just a few
times have used the 500 Hz. My operating is not demanding, I usually rag
chew with folks who have nice signals. I do not chase DX or work contests.
Based on my experience and operating style, I'd certainly replace that
4-pole filter and then, if I felt the need, I'd add the 500 Hz crystal
filter.
73, Mike N4NT
----- Original Message -----
From: "John (N3QT)" <murphman@erols.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 7:27 AM
Subject: [TenTec] QUESTION: CORSAIR FILTERS
> Group:
>
>
> What is your best suggested filter configuration for the CORSAIR, the
original
> ...not the sequel?
>
> Primary intended use is CW, of course...hi hi
>
>
> TKS ES 73, John DE N3QT
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