[TenTec] Differences in Paragon I and II?

[Bruce Sugarberg]

Hello,

Does the Giehl chip allow you to transmit AM?

73, Bruce WA8TNC
====================
Vic Klein wrote:
> Good comparison. Note that by substituting a Giehl chip for the original
> chip in the PI (a simple plug-in install) you get the band-stacking
> registers and one-touch changing to any band as well. This is a worthwhile
> inexpensive upgrade and is still available.
> 
> =Vic=
> WA4THR
> 
> 
>>Computer logging is definitely possible with the Paragon II.  The Paragon
> II uses an Icom CIV computer interface just like the Omni VI.  The main
>>difference between the PI and PII is the PII has band registers and in
>>general a much nicer user interface.  Functionally, the two are about the
>>same except the PII has transmit AM although the transmit AM is USB or LSB
>>with a carrier added.  You can control which sideband you transmit on AM
> but you can't transmit both sidebands.  On AM it transmits just like CHU.  
 > CHU transmits USB with a carrier.
> 
>>Carl Moreschi N4PY
>>Franklinton, NC