[TenTec] Band Scopes, Engineers, Firmware, Etc.

[Rsoifer at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/19/2008 9:40:08 PM GMT Standard Time, 
cw_de_n5op at sbcglobal.net writes:


> Now, I've never used an IC-7800, a Yaesu FT-9000 or any of the other 
> high-end, high quality Japanese rigs. Maybe I'm really missing 
> something by not having a high-speed sweep function. But, contrary to 
> what I hear and read, I've found the band sweep function on my O II 
> to be rather useful. I can't see IMD components on it, but I can 
> easily see pile-ups and and even catch the stray CW signal.
> 
> I also actually tune the receiver, hunting for good opportunities, 
> but that harkens back to my earlier days with an ancient TS-930S, and 
> hollow-state radios before that. I simply don't see why there's such 
> a hue and cry over a Faster! More Colorful! Higher Resolution! band 
> sweep function that we absolutely positively must have *right now.* 
> In my benighted state, its lack doesn't keep me from enjoying my O 
> II, which is leaps and bounds beyond anything I've ever experienced.
> 
> Then again, maybe ignorance really is bliss...
> 

Kim,

My sentiments exactly.  Maybe someone with one of those better band scopes 
can explain why it's needed and worth paying for, but I've had my O II for three 
years and find its sweep function useful also.

73 Ray W2RS


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