[TenTec] Blocking Dynamic Range

[Barry N1EU]

ARRL tested the Omni V's BDR as 12dB better than the Omni VI+

(135dB versus 123dB at 20kHz spacing)

73,
Barry  N1EU


>From: "Alexander, Mitch (LG-AT)" <malexander@lg.com>
>To: tentec@contesting.com
>Subject: [TenTec] Blocking Dynamic Range
>Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 11:24:28 -0400
>
>
>Gentlemen:
>
>There is currently a lively discussion going on the 'topband' reflector
>regarding the best receivers for 160m.  A particular exerpt piqued my
>interest:
>
> >>It is important to note however, that the stock Omni VI+ is hampered by
>limited dynamic range. I heard from one source (unfortunatly too late) that
>replacing the 15khz roofing filter of the Omni with a 2.4khz xtal filter
>will significantly improve its BDR. The stock Omni BDR tests about 15-20dB
>less than its competition in the ARRL reviews.
>
>I currently run an Omni V on HF.  Any comments to the above?
>
>73 --
>
>Mitch  KJ4DX
>
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