[TenTec] Omni V audio mod

[ROBERT STEPHENS]

 Tnx to all for your replies,

I've just spent about 2 hours searching the archives for more info.  My
eyes are red and I can barely see the screen <g>
It looks like the best set up for ssb would be to install pairs of 2.8, 2.4
and 1,8 filters. Unfortunately , I would then need to buy a separate rig
for cw ;-) I am not a serious cw op, but I do operate some cw and would
like to be able to single out signals since my "internal" (between the
ears) filter is not so good..

Having read the archives I now have a more specific question. Assuming that
the rig has a pair of 1.8 filters as well as a pair of 2.8 filters would
the $15 internal capacitor mod offered by INRAD degrade the performance of
the 1.8 filters?



P.S. [The reason I am asking these questions is because I am thinking of
getting a new (used) rig and I want use it for listening to DX, casual
relaxed contesting and I also want a really nice sounding ssb rig. I want a
rig that sounds as good as Jupiters are supposed to sound, but I also want
a receiver as good as an Omni. I would settle for a receiver not quite as
good as an Omni. I am also considering the 756 and TS 850. Of course the
Orion would also do the trick <wide grin> ]

73
Bob ,KB1CIW


> [Original Message]
> From: <tlogan7@cox.net>
> To: robert k stephens <bstephens1@mindspring.com>;
<tentec@contesting.com>; Gary Hoffman <ghoffman@spacetech.com>
 > Date: 11/25/02 7:00:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: [TenTec] Omni V audio mod
>
> Having tried both filters I would agree with Gary. The problem is that it
is a subjective issue. We all have different audio tastes so there is no
"right" answer. However, TenTec did use the 2.4 filters for exactly the
reason Gary mentioned. Just my 2 cents worth. Tim NZ7C
> > 
> > From: "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@spacetech.com>
> > Date: 2002/11/25 Mon PM 06:52:04 EST
> > To: <tentec@contesting.com>,  "robert k stephens"
<bstephens1@mindspring.com>
> > Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni V audio mod
> > 
> > I'm almost afraid to answer this one....  :)
> > 
> > I don't know the details of the mod itself, so someone else will
> > have to answer you there.
> > 
> > But, as for the DX properties vs the Audio properties... it is my
> > experience that these are in direct opposition to each other.
> > 
> > Narrow filters are absolutely essential to pull the weak ones out of
> > the noise, especially when the bands are going wild with activity.
> > 
> > Wide filters will deliver slightly better audio, given a time when the
bands
> > are
> > quiet.
> > 
> > IMHO the small audio gain is nowhere near worth the loss in performance.
> > And I also feel (just my opinion) that we ought to keep our signals
narrow,
> > to
> > avoid congestion and mutual interference.
> > 
> > Your mileage may vary.
> > 
> > 73 de Gary, AA2IZ
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "robert k stephens" <bstephens1@mindspring.com>
> > To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 5:20 PM
> > Subject: [TenTec] Omni V audio mod
> > 
> > 
> > > I forget the details but I know some guys on this list have discussed
an
> > > audio mod for the Omni VI that involves a 2.8 filter. Would a modified
> > Omni
> > > V qualify as a pretty good DX rig *and a nice "low fi" ssb rig?
> > > Qustions:
> > >
> > > What is involved in the mod ?
> > > Can this also be done on an Omni V?
> > > Any disadvantages to doing the mod ? (does the mod degrade the
DX/contest
> > > abilities of the Omni? )
> > > How does the audio of a modified Omni compare with the audio of a
Jupiter?
> > >
> > > tnx & 73
> > > Bob KB1CIW
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