Author: res0wsci@verizon.net (William F. Mansey; WA2PVK)
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 00:31:52 -0400
Thanks Dennis, This all sounds very interesting and very promising BUT what was that bit about optional filters? I thought the whole idea was to eliminate those filters! This IS after all a DSP rig i
Bill, the rig comes with three IF crystal filters and you need three more optional filters to round things out. Add to that a power supply, mic, fan, antenna tuner, etc. and this is no longer a $3300
The optional filters are now $109. each and have been noted as an available option from the beginning, to supplement the DSP filters. Cheers, Jim, K4SQR
Remember one thing about the optional filters. You will still have sharp DSP filters with the standard filters. The optionals will just help the very close in dynamic range. The standard filters are
The DX and contest boys aren't happy with just DSP so now they have the chance to get the best of both worlds. DSP and crystal filters. There hasn't been such an opportunity to spend money since the
Having various roofing filters available as an option is a GOOD thing. Otherwise, the radio's strong signal receive performance would be similar to the ICOM PRO and others.... -Paul, W9AC
Author: res0wsci@verizon.net (William F. Mansey; WA2PVK)
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 11:28:11 -0400
Hello George, Thanks for the clarification! I DID misunderstand the facts. I IS still looking forward to getting my fingers all over an Orion. 73; Bill, WA2PVK -- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Fre
Since I believe these are roofing filter options, many users will never need another filter. Expect to need them if you're planning to use the rig for multi-multi contesting, or if you have lots of v