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Re: [TenTec] Omni VI "narrow" question

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI "narrow" question
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:43:37 -0400
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As far as the gain adjustment, there's a jumper adjacent to the filter
socket and perhaps you have it in the wrong position (250/500hz
instead of 1.8Khz).  It's clearly described in the manual.

As far as Corsair II vs Omni 6 (I own each), I'd say that the Omni 6
made some nice improvements but I find the Corsair II has a "cleaner"
sounding receiver.

73, Barry N1EU

On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 12:27 AM, David Cuttler <davidcuttler@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>
> I have an Omni VI narrow question
>
>
>
> My Omni VI Option II has a 1.8 kHz filter in the first IF,
> and also a 1.8 kHz in the second IF. When I select the “NAR” button, the 
> volume
> increases, and I end up reducing the RF gain. I am one of those operators that
> generally keep the audio gain fixed at one setting, and adjust the RF gain to
> provide a comfortable listening level.
>
>
>
> I suspect that there is an amplification taking place when I
> select “NAR” which while trying to compensate for the filter insertion loss, 
> overshoots
> my settings, and increases the RF gain in the first IF.
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>
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> If this is true, is there an internal adjustment that will balance
> the gain when using “NAR?”
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>
> I used to own a Corsair II, and thought that nothing could
> equal that rig. I tried an OMNI VII, and was not excited with it. I ended up
> with a Kenwood TS-830S which was almost as nice as the Corsair II. I still 
> have
> it.  I am coming to the conclusion that my "new to me" OMNI VI is the perfect 
> replacement for the Corsair II.
> Any thoughts?
> David
>
>
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