Hi Gang,
Here is the challenge. I have read all the posts on the differences in 160M
capability between the 1000mp, Omni VI, etc. But my reality is that after I
cut the lawn for the last time in October, I put up my 165' inverted L and
go at it until the lawn needs cutting in April. (I know I should let all
those radials grow into the lawn this year!)
Since I am not willing to shell out $2K+ for a new rig, I am looking at the
TS-570S(G), IC-746 and FT-920. Will I see a big difference between these
rigs on 160M with such a marginal antenna? I have been using a TenTec Scout.
QST Data is not available for the IC-746 at 1 MHz but the other two are as
follows:
Kenwood Yaesu
MDS -114 dBm -113
BDR 133 dB 114
IMDDR 95 dB 86
3rd INT 25.3 dBm 19.5
I really like to work the ARRL 160 contest as a QRP entry. In fact, most of
my contesting is QRP. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark K2QO
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