[TenTec] OMNI VI +ver 3 info?

[Gary Hoffman]

Brian,

I don't know which specific models of filters you have, but I can tell you 
that in many cases filters differ in the number of "poles" they implement. 
An example being replacing the 4 pole 2.4 khz filter in some ten tec models 
with an 8 pole aftermarket filter.  It gives you sharper, and deeper, 
skirts, without much insertion loss.  The result ?  In the heat of battle, 
with strong signals climbing in very close to you, the deeper skirts will 
allow you to operate better through a qrm rich environment.  Otherwise, you 
will notice little change.  If thats the kind of filters you have, it would 
explain their purpose.

73 de Gary, AA2IZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Pepperdine" <brianpepperdine at sympatico.ca>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 4:06 PM
Subject: [TenTec] OMNI VI +ver 3 info?


>
> Hello. I recently bought a Factory updated OMNI VI+ ver. 3.
>
> Nice. But the addendum sheets to the upgrade don't tell the whole story.
>
> Does anyone have or know of where the info is to describe the new button 
> functions that have been substituted in for the original buttons on the 
> right? I am not sure of all the functions (some don't seem to do anything 
> obvious).
>
> Also, this rig came with both roofing filter slots filled with 
> International Crystal 2.4 filters. I am mystified as to what they do.. 
> either one of them N1 or N2 don't seem to do much.... do I have to be in 
> the heat of contest battle with warriors close on all sides to notice any 
> effect?
>
> In any case, the normal 2.4 stock IF  seems fine and if it suited me 
> better maybe I should sell those filters and put in 500 hz CW filters or 
> go it alone with the standard IF xtal filters (it has the 1.8 and 500 in 
> it already)...?
>
> Any info appreciated.
>
> Brien Pepperdine
> Toronto
> VE3VAW
>
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