DavidC AA1FA & TenTec Gang,
You asked about the subject rcvrs, at one time I've owned each of these
and here's some info from my notes:
Omni C Delta 580 Corsair I
dynamic range (db) 90 85 90
sensitivity better good best
if selectivity 2.4,1.8,500 2.4,500 2.4,1.8,500,250
(8 poles) (4/8 poles) (up to 16 poles)
1 if 1 if 2 if freqs
bandpass tuning no no yes
noise blanker yes optional yes/adjustable
audio filter yes yes no
carrier supression (db) 60 50 60
fone patch jacks yes no yes
offset tuning (khz) +/- 4 or .5 +/- 1 +/- 4 or .5
Linear Switching front panel no no
(for Herc 444)
Current market value($ ) 350-500 450-600 600-750
(w/filters)
Best noise blanker enh! none used better than enh!
Fun to operate(1-10) 10 10 10
Best for CW (1-10) 8 7 10
Best sounding SB audio 10 8 9
If I could only own one yes
There is a signifcant difference in the construction of the Delta 580
from the Omni and Corsair. Both the Corsair and Omni C have the typical TT
plug in boards while the Delta has large board that is more difficult to
work on.
Hope this helps Dave, most of these comments are opinions gained
through on the air use of each rig.
I saw some good comments last year on the reflector, you might want to
look into the archives.
Vin W1TUJ Gainesville, FL
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