Another one for the mix is the FT1000D, especially with the sub receiver. Do
the modification to gang the VFOs together plus the NB and key clicks mods and
you have yourself a radio that is Diversity capable and difficult to beat. Plus
easier to listen too than a K3.
73 Clive GM3POI With both radios
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Steve Ireland
Sent: 22 June 2014 14:09
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Budget high-performance topband transceiver
G’day
I’ve enjoyed the recent discussions about the best cost-effective transceiver
for use on 160m. Thought there were a couple of other ideas to throw into the
pot on this topic.
For those on a serious budget, the Icom IC-751A and the Kenwood TS-830S are
still excellent performers on 160m for $500 or less – and can be found with
500Hz filters in two IFs if you are lucky. The IC-751A is also a great
receiver for the 630m band and DX listening to NDBs.
For those topbanders like Barry N1EU who are interested in SDR, the latest
version of the PowerSDR/OpenHPSDR software and its associated firmware places
the coding involved with CW generation inside the main FPGA associated with the
HPSDR/Hermes/ANAN radio. The radio’s sidetone is generated completely in the
FPGA and is not sent to PowerSDR, so there should be zero latency between a key
press and the radio’s sidetone appearing.
I haven’t tried this software on my HPSDR yet, but am looking forward to doing
so, as this improvement apparently removes the last hurdle for a SDR
transceiver to be a truly attractive alternative to the K3 etc for a serious CW
DX/contest operator.
Vy 73
Steve, VK6VZ
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