Re: [TenTec] Differences in Paragon I and II?

[Bruce Sugarberg <bsugarberg@core.com>]

Hello,

Does the Giehl chip allow you to transmit AM?

73, Bruce WA8TNC
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Vic Klein wrote:
> Good comparison. Note that by substituting a Giehl chip for the original
> chip in the PI (a simple plug-in install) you get the band-stacking
> registers and one-touch changing to any band as well. This is a worthwhile
> inexpensive upgrade and is still available.
>
> =Vic=
> WA4THR
>
>
> > Computer logging is definitely possible with the Paragon II.  The Paragon
> II uses an Icom CIV computer interface just like the Omni VI.  The main
> > difference between the PI and PII is the PII has band registers and in
> > general a much nicer user interface.  Functionally, the two are about the
> > same except the PII has transmit AM although the transmit AM is USB or LSB
> > with a carrier added.  You can control which sideband you transmit on AM
> but you can't transmit both sidebands.  On AM it transmits just like CHU.  
> CHU transmits USB with a carrier.
> > Carl Moreschi N4PY
> > Franklinton, NC