[TenTec] Omni 6+ question

WA3FIY wa3fiy at radioadv.com
Fri Oct 3 12:40:44 EDT 2003


I think the intercept point is independent of the signal spacing, at least up to 
the bandwidth of the filter  between the antenna and first active devices or 
mixer.   Dynamic range is definitely a function of signal spacing.   Emphasis on 
"I THINK" by the way!    :-)

Anyone know for sure?

In any case, the Omni VI is no slouch in this department!  That along with 
the very quiet synthesizer make it a desirable rig.

-Lee-


On 2 Oct 2003 at 19:41, KD7EFQ at aol.com wrote:

> Thanks for all the info everybody. I guess the question on the Third order 
> intercept point of the 6+ was never tested at 5 Khz spacing, so It will remain a 
> mystery. The reason I was curious is that on the Orion's description on TT's 
> website, TT is claiming that dynamic range alone is not the best judge of how 
> well a reciever will hear weak signals in the presence of nearby strong 
> signals. Third order intercept point is a better figure to judge by. Of course, I 
> know the 6+ doesn't have Orion class performance, but it would be interesting to 
> know. As far as I can tell, the 6+ is still one of the top 5 radios for 
> performance, even if lacking the "bells and whistles". I think I'll keep mine 
> awhile longer. (Even though the Orion makes me drool profusely.)
> 73. Todd
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