[TenTec] Question for Contesters:

[Richard Detweiler]

Some good comments on SDR,

Yet,  I Don't think I would look at SDR vs Non SDR for contesting,

I would look at contesting functionality, and budget.  For functionality 
ease of use, quick acquisition of signal,  and Filtering abilities.  I'd 
also consider strongly the ability to handle SSB, CW and digial mode 
contesting.  Some only do well in one mode but lack in the others.

I'm no expert, but contesting seems to be less demanding on receiver 
performance but far more demanding on filtering abilities.

It doesn't appear that SDR can improve certain recieve and transmit 
performance parameters,  This area is hardware in that it depends on the 
first input stages and the quality of the tranmsit finals.  this will always 
set the radio's performance characteristics.

SDR can help improve ability of manufacturer to make changes in 
functionality by Improved DSP filtering,  altering Computer interfacing,  
Improving quick QSY, signal aquisition and future modes of operation.

The Jupiter and the Orion are both SDR,  Yet both have different performance 
and different markets and budgets.

My 2 Cents worth.

73's
Rich
K5SF

>From: "NJ0IP" <Rick at dj0ip.de>
>Reply-To: tentec at contesting.com
>To: "Tentec at Contesting. Com" <tentec at contesting.com>
>Subject: [TenTec] Question for Contesters:
>Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:53:37 -0700
>
>This pertains to SDR radios in general, and not specifically the
>Ten-Tec SDR radios.
>
>Question:
>
>What are the advantages of an SDR radio over traditional radios
>for contesters?
>
>73
>Rick
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