[TenTec] Omni VII Question

[Ernie Piche N1SW]

John T. Turner wrote:
> In my response, I meant to say "manipulate the controls
> of the VII..."
>
> ND0N
>
> On 03 Oct 2007, at 0726, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
>
>   
>> After using my new Omni VII for several weeks now I haven't decided  
>> if it is band conditions/atmospheric conditions but the background  
>> "rush" noise seems higher than I recall with the Omni VI Plus.
>>
>> For SSB operation, what numbers do you find most effective on the  
>> NR setting and also the AN function?  Also, what artifacts do you  
>> observe with these activated?
>>
>> The radio performance is outstanding in my book and I really enjoy  
>> using it.  I've not come across anything that is of concern, find  
>> it easy to use, and enjoy the new features.  It seems quite solid.
>>
>> Transmit audio is reported "the best I've heard on the band".  I  
>> use a SSB TX bandwidth of 3000, the TX Roll off at 200 Hz. and TX  
>> Equalizer at -6 dB.  Those settings with the 708A mike get great  
>> results.
>>
>> I'd like to hear of your findings, settings and results.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
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Same deal here. Compared to my OMNI C and A, the no signal noise is 
quite high.  I also agree that when we activate either the NR or NB the 
signal becomes a little distorted.  It is especially noticeable on CW.  
Using the OMNI C I always had to turn the volume way up while tuning the 
resonator to see if the receiver was even working.  I also have a 
Pegasus and the NR and NB on that rig seem to be much better in not 
distorting the received signal. I also notice the distortion when using 
the fast AGC and sometimes the medium AGC. I think it is just something 
we have to live with with a DSP receiver.  I have found that if I reduce 
the RF gain it becomes a little more tolerable to listen to the band 
with no signals present.  Can't wait to try her out in a CW contest to 
see what happens there.

Ernie
N1SW