[AMPS] Receiver performance

[lomax1@prodigy.net]

Hi all
I've been reading this thread for a while and want to ask a question.
When one sees tests done on receivers they typically will give
figures for such things as blocking dynamic range or 3rd order
intercept. Picking an ARRL review of a typical receiver, the
Kenwood TS-950SDX we have (at 14 MHz, no preamps, etc)

Blocking dynamic - 131.8 dB
two tone IMD     -  94 dB
3rd ord intercept 3 dBm

Yippee - does anyone have any idea of what the theoretical maximum
and/or the current practical maximums would be on these? Since
I've seen the FT1000D has a 3rd order of 21 I can tell that it's
better than the 950 - but - how much better could one yet go?


Frank
W2FCA


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