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[TenTec] Trouble Tuning in CW Signals

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Subject: [TenTec] Trouble Tuning in CW Signals
From: k8vt@ameritech.net (Carter Grabarczyk)
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 1999 22:39:05 -0400
Leave the main tuning alone and operate the PASSBAND tuning

Rosenberg.Eric@orbcomm.com wrote:
> 
> I'm having troubles using the CW filters and am hoping someone can help.
> 
> I tune in a cw signal (or get a spot) using the wide (i.e., no additional)
> filter and everything is fine.  When I punch in either
> 400 Hz filter (I have 1st and 2nd IF models), I can't find the guy. I tune up,
> I tune down, and somehow I've lost him...at least for that moment.
> 
> My question is whether the center frequency is different when the radio is 
> "wide
> open" vs when you put the filters in.
> 
> Any tips for making life easier in this regard? It's incredibly frustrating!
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Eric  W3DQ
> 
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