[TenTec] Question on SP325

[Robert Weingaertner]

frank ayers jr wrote:
Frank, I don't have experience with the SP325. It intigued me when it
was in production, but I missed the boat. Don't know why so many 
manufacturers leave out the RF gain control; I think its essential.
I guess thatsince most people run the gain wide open, the manufacturers
decided to save the money. Anyway, a gain control or outboard 
attenuator can always be added. There was an RF gain mod for the
Argosy I years ago and I have added a similar circuit to my Scout.

You might also consider the $ 300 computer controlled RX 320. I've
read some good things about it on this reflector and you can try 
the software by downloading it from the Ten Tec site. PC control
may be the future of showtwave receivers, except the portable
variety.

P.S. How generally available is the SP325?

73.........Bob WB2VUF

> Anyway, I have a chance to get a Tentec SP325 for the above mentioned wife
> who is an avid SWL. She is currently using an FRG8800. Would the 325 be
> that much better than the 8800? Anybody using a 325 that give me a quick
> review? For one thing, it looks like it has no RF gain control. Hmmm. I'm
> just sorta hoping that it would have similar characteristics to my OmniV,
> but for 300 bucks or so you have to wonder.
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Frank
> W2FCA
> 
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