[TenTec] Tentec roofing filters and Inrad filters for the Orion.

Jason Buchanan jsb at digistar.com
Sat Sep 18 11:14:02 EDT 2004


Bill Tippett wrote:

> Hi Jason,
>
> N1SU wrote:
> >My INRAD 250Hz #751 CW filter performs as well as my stock
> TT 1.8KHz filter, but the TT 1.8 should have far lower loss than the
> INRAD.
>
>         ??? Something got lost in the translation here.  When you said
> "performs", surely you didn't mean your 1.8 kHz filter has the same
> 6 dB bandwidth as the 250 Hz filter!  I assume you meant insertion loss
> only, since insertion loss always goes up as you narrow the bandwidth.
>

Oops - I saw that after I hit the send button.  I meant to say insertion 
loss - my 250hz #751 has identical insertion loss compared to the TT 
#288 1.8kHz filter in terms of S-meter reading and listening via 
blindfold test (xyl pressing the buttons).  I tested a buddy's #288 
filter and his was quite a bit better in my radio so I think I just 
happen to have a lossy 1.8 #288.  I never use it so I don't mind.

I've had good success with INRAD's filters and George and Georgia are 
very helpful and patient.

Now if I could just afford an Orion!!  hi


73 Jason N1SU


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