[TenTec] Pegasus: First Impressions

[Art Harding]

Yes sir,

and IMD (inter modulation) is that which happens in a front end due to the
overload.

Art K5YEF
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Baron - KB3MM <SteveBaron@starlinx.com>
To: Jim Cox <jcox@digitalexp.com>; <tentec@contesting.com>; JEFF S JOHNSON
<aa8ve@juno.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 11:44
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus: First Impressions


>
> Isn't fundamental overload simply blocking ?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Cox <jcox@digitalexp.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>; JEFF S JOHNSON <aa8ve@juno.com>
> Sent: November 24, 1999 3:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus: First Impressions
>
>
> >
> > Since the Pegasus essentially runs the "preamp" all the time, you need
to
> > use the attenuator on signals that approach the 40 db over mark.  I dont
> > think it is IMD or Blocking from nearby signals but just fundamental
> > overload which can happen with any receiver that has a lot of gain such
> > as required on 10 meters for weak signal reception.  Try the attenuator
on
> > 40 and 80 when signals are strong.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: JEFF S JOHNSON <aa8ve@juno.com>
> > To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 7:04 AM
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus: First Impressions
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Whatya mean it's not a TS-850? I should hope not and I'll thank you
for
> > > not bringing those numbers up hear again.  };-]  I received word from
a
> > > friend last night that in fact, he too is going to order a Pegasus and
> > > yes price was a prime motivator.  One question he had that some of you
> > > may know the answer to is on digital modes. What does it mean that the
> > > Pegasus will do digital modes?  He has an amtor rtty packet modem that
> > > needs a com port. So what is one to do if he is running Pegasus on a
> > > notebook with only one Com port and wants to run the modem as well?
> > >
> > > Best thing is that he's only a couple stone throws from here so I can
> get
> > > a first hand glimps of the thing. What is the waiting list like on it?
> > >
> > > 73 Jeff   aa8ve     Even the worst days go better if you have a
Ten-Tec
> > > waiting at home.  You know when you get home you can enjoy that smooth
> > > relaxing Ten-Tec sound as well as receiving comments on your great
> > > signal.  With a humble pride you just say "Thank you, it's a Ten-Tec"
!
> > >
> > > On Tue, 23 Nov 1999 06:35:17 -0500 "John L Merrill"
> > > <jmerril1@twcny.rr.com> writes:
> > > >
> > > > My new Pegasus arrived yesterday. Seems to be a great radio. The GUI
> > > > is much
> > > > better than the Kachina. I tuned around on 40M last night and the 40
> > > > over
> > > > signals really give the receiver a lot of trouble. I would say the
> > > > IMD and
> > > > Blocking dynamic range  are a little weak. It's not an TS-850. But
> > > > for the
> > > > money I would say it can't be beat.
> > > >
> > > > John N1JM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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