[CQ-Contest] Band-pass filters -- insertion loss

[Pete Smith]

In some current research on SO2R, I was reminded recently that nothing's
for free.  One well-known SO2R op commented that he got only 80 watts out
of the bandpass filters that follow his 100-watt class radios, which in
turn means he can not drive his 3-500Z amps to full output.

Is this typical of the bandpass filters available today -- ICE, Dunestar,
Array Solutions?  Anything to choose among them in this respect, or others?

Thanks in advance.

73, Pete N4ZR
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>From Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at dialup.mplik.ru  Thu May  3 13:45:36 2001
From: Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at dialup.mplik.ru (Igor Sokolov)
Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 18:45:36 +0600
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Advice on CW/contest rig for $1000-$2000?
References: <OF305A6A0D.AF093765-ON00256A40.007513A5 at marel.is>
Message-ID: <009101c0d3ce$f6e4fe20$525217d4 at dialup.mplik.ru>



I would vote for second hand IC765 or used FT1000MP. Both are in the range
of 1000-2000$. TS850 can also be a good contender.

73,
Igor, UA9CDC

 > Hi, everyone:
 >
 > I need to replace my old TS-440S and am planning to purchase a good
 > new/recent model transceiver in the $1000-$2000 range.  My primary
 > interests are:
 >
 >     1) CW
 >     2) Contesting
 >     3) Digital modes.
 >
 > I have not been following closely what is "in" lately, and I would
 > appreciate suggestions on:
 >
 > - Which brand/model are preferred for the above (TS-570DG is one I´ve been
 > considering)
 > - Do you suggest any specific mods or accessories (my FoxTango Xtal
filters
 > in the old 440 worked wonders).
 >
 > Appreciate your feedback and I will summarize for the list.
 >
 > 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX
 >
 >
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