The DSP speech processing is indeed RF and is done in software functionally after the balanced modulator but before the TX equalizer. As a result very impressive compression is achieved (I see averag
Depends how you define distortion. A typical way to define distortion is "output that differs in any way other than a fixed gain or loss compared to the input." If a speech processor had no distortio
It seems to me if the drive power to the Amp is the same (which it is, about 85 watts) the output of the Amp should be the same, plus or minus the difference attributable to the Speech Processor....
I should have added: When using speech processing, your peak power may actually be lower, depending on the capability of your amplifier high voltage power supply. If you can see your HV drop during k
I was cleaning around the shack and had the 12 VDC power removed from my Paragon 585 (not a Paragon II) for an hour or so. When I hooked it back up and turned on the 585, the controls are not working
Hi Charles, The radio is getting power, the meter pilot lamp, LSB and 2.4 LEDs are lighted as well as VFO A and TIME. There is audio output and no frequency or time/date dipslay and no response to an
I got the Paragon working again. Here is what I found: The 9V Ni-Cad battery is fine it measured about 9.3 VDC with no load. I did not check it in circuit with the radio off and the power supply off
Hi all, Would like to correspond anyone off line who might be using (or has in the past) two Omni 6's in a manner that allows dual receive, I am also interested in this subject. I am particularly int
Hi Paul, The information must be contained within the schematics for the Omni VI. I may peruse my manuals to figure it out for you. What I don't understand is exactly what you are intending to do. Us
You can determine whether it is a Paragon or a Paragon II by looking at the model and serial number label on the back panel. The original Paragon is model 585 and the Paragon II is model 586. I you c
I agree with all you say. Put forth the effort and money in the beginning, so you don't have to keep adding on later as your needs expand. Use EMT conduit, not Romex. And have dedicated circuits for
Hi all, A question posted on another reflector got me to thinking about the built-in DSP in my Omni VI. The only control the Omni VI has for it's DSP the NR button which essentially works as an on/of
Hi Bob, Thanks for the input. Yes, I guess I forgot about the auto notch function on the Omni VI that is performed by the built-in AF DSP. Auto notch is pretty much useless for CW operation, so I nev
Hi all, There are so many knowledgeable people on this reflector, I'm sure someone will have the information I need. I am repairing an old generator (alternator) set. I spliced the broken wire in one
My dipole is fed with really old twin lead. I think it is one inch spaced, it was made by Saxton Products, and I got it from an OT who was selling most of his old gear and stuff. The wires are solid
Yes! ALSO, don't forget the knife switch! A knife switch before entering shack, that disconnects the feedline, and shorts it together for a voltage feed connection, makes the set up operational for 8
Hi Randy, The dipole, which could be used as a T is less than 30 feet above the ground, and has no radial system below it (yet), except the system which radiates (geometrically that is) from the base
I bought my 425 used, I think through someone who advertised it on the Ten-Tec reflector. When I first tried it out the fan (blower) noise was objectionably loud. I opened the 425 up, removed the blo