There appears to be an error in the performance comparision posted on the
Ten-Tec site:
? 5 kHz 2 tone 3rd order dynamic range?? 5 kHz IP3
IP3????????????????????????????
ORION?????????????????101 dB??????????????????????????????????+24 dBm
Elecraft K2????????????88 dB???????????????????????????????????+1 dBm
Ten-Tec says that the K-2 numbers are from ARRL product reviews, 14 MHz,
preamp off.
The ARRL procuct review lists these numbers for the K-2
Two-tone, third-order IMD dynamic range: Two-tone, third-order IMD dynamic
range (700-Hz IF filter):
14 MHz 98 dB
Third-order input intercept point: Preamp off
14 MHz +21.6 dBm
These numbers seem to be different, that is better, than the ones Ten - Tec
posted.
The Orion performance is still better, but not by as much of a margin.
I was going to post the Ten-Tec numbers on the Elecraft list and thought I
would check them first. Does anyone have an idea where the difference is? Or
did I miss something obvious? - Dr. Megacycle KK6MC/5
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James R. Duffey KK6MC/5
Cedar Crest NM 87009 DM65
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