[CQ-Contest] Contest Rig

[Scott Manthe]

Dave,
The idea that the original MP has better RX specs than the Mark V series 
is a fallacy. This notion got it's genesis because, in the original ARRL 
MP review, the specs were taken with an MP that had an optional filter, 
so it had CASCADED filters, while the Mark V was strictly stock. So, the 
original MP did better than the Mark V or the Field, but when equipped 
the same, the MP loses it edge.

If you need validation, check the numbers listed on the Sherwood 
Engineering website. The BDR and IMD numbers for the MP and the Field 
are the same, the Mark V is actually a little better than either.

73,
Scott, N9AA

David Pruett wrote:
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> I have to agree with everything Jeff said.  If I recall, the receiver IMD 
> specs on the Field were inferior to the original MP.
>
> Another thing that annoys me on the MkV and Field is that the main display 
> (LCD) is much dimmer than the original MP.  The MkV/Field display on max 
> bright is about the same as the MP on max dim.  Maybe I'm the only one who 
> finds this annoying.
>
> If you wanna go crazy, try doing SO2R with a MkV or Field along with an 
> original MP.  The front panels appear to be identical, but certain controls 
> have been moved so the layouts are different.
>
> Dave/K8CC 
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