> What has not been mentioned in this discussion, is the performance of
> noise blankers on amateur receivers, which when "in", contribute more than
> their fair share of clicking noises to a strong signal, ala ICOM IC746.
The noise blanker in an FT1000D, and to a lesser extent the
FT1000MP, contribute to IMD when they are OFF, not just when
they are on.
I added 50 cents worth of parts to my 1000D, and improved close
spaced IMD by 30 dB.
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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