I've been wondering where the Corsair and Corsair II fall (@ 2Khz) in that table. It's also a bit curious that the Atlas 350-XL and KW TS-820 weren't included in the list below, they have very good D
Why not make it a user setable item to both accomodate the orignal "VFO/receiver independent philosophy" design AND the more expected/traditional approach. It doesn't need to be just one or the other
Mike is correct, the Ten Etc ~18-22 amp linear power supply models that have the 2 pass transistors do have the over-voltage crowbar protection built into them from the factory. These are the 255, 26
Yes there are a number of differences beyond paint. One of the major functonal differences is that the CII has an audio filter that helps with CW ops and a built electronic keyer. Under the covers th
At least from a high level, based on various comments here I do get the sense that quite a few don't really grasp what the basic CPU/DSP architectural design of the Orion is (or any other modern DSP
I have always found W8JI's comments and perspectives to be well reasoned and sound. I will also agree with most of what's been said in the article excerpt referenced above. What I do find troubling t
Do you mean something along the lines of this?: http://www.rfspace.com/sdr14.html It is only a RX and is only 14 bits, but it is a "no IF" approach to building a radio. These folks also have some exc
Was WriteLog generating CW via the serial Port? Or was a MK-1100 Multi-Keyer being used? The Multi-Keyer was designed do alleviate various CW timming issues when using trying to use a PC's serial por
Joe, You might want to increase the RX IF output level of the transverter slightly. Be careful though to not advance it too far. The best way to setup the DEMI transverters is to peak the noise level
We'll I'm a 40 something, and it sure appeals to me. I'm getting so tired and bored with the endless stream of unimaginative radios from all of players in the ham gear marketplace. You know, the end
Actually with a properly implemented waterfall display plus a bit of practice and understanding of what it is that you are actually seeing, can do exactly this. For instance you can see who is callin
The key is to not get hung up on the fact that radios today are becoming more and more computer driven and less "analog". When properly implemented you should not even notice that there is a computer
There are or have been two different types of Heil foot switches available. The FS2 has the hinge point under where your heel rest, so you press down with your toes, it is actually quite comfortable
case for the notion that sophisticated controls for a radio belong on a host PC and not in or on the radio itself. And if Carl's doing all this already at only 57Kb/s, just imagine what a 100Mb/s con
Mine has always done that too, and it's pretty nasty when you have the AF gain cranked all the way up while trying to work a really weak signal and switching modes to make the Q. I have never studied
I have both and here's my conclusions: 1. Sensitivity (MDS) is pretty much a wash, no discernible difference that I can tell. 2. IF/AF chain noise (hiss), the Pegasus clearly has the edge. The Peg is
Actually what I believe the point is that all the required hardware to build a radio is basically just a commodity (or should be by now) such that the "experimentation" activity moves to the realm of
Actually I think they could achieve the desired effect of continued development by releasing the source to to a carefully chosen select few who will take the ball and run with it. That way they can m
If you hang around here long enough you notice that there are some not so "forward looking" guys too. That's fine, it gives this reflector a wide dynamic range, the futuristic thinkers (like me) can
I do indeed point out the importance of understanding the historical perspective and specifically made that point in my previous post. As for "reinvent the wheel" no, not at all. Sure much of what I'