[TenTec] CW Filters ???

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

James,

My experience as a casual CW operator but avid CW contester is, on normal
days, especially during the week, the DSP filters are enough even without
the roofing filter.

On contest weekends, it gets so tough, you want the 300 Hz filter.

My suggestion is buy the 300 Hz filter and have it as the ace up your sleeve
for when the going gets tough.

I'm sure others will have a different opinion.
There is no right answer.
Each person determines what he prefers.

Seeing as how you made $200K on the dead guy where you through the check
into the grave, you may as well go for both! (hi)

73
Rick, DJ0IP

PS as you know, I have an Eagle, not a OM7.  I don't have so many slots, so
I had to choose between the 500 Hz and 250 Hz.
I have ALL filters, but I preferred to install the 1.8 KHz filter for SSB,
rather than the 500 Hz filter.  

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Richards
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:53 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: [TenTec] CW Filters ???

I am learning the Code and will soon try CW mode.   I shall commence 
with casual contacts, but eventually want to work CW contests with the big
boys at the contest station, with whom I now work phone contacts.

I have a stock Omni VII transceiver.

		QUERY:

		Should I buy either or both additional 500 Hz and
		or the 300 Hz mechanical filters?


Money is not a big object, but I don't wanna spend more than I must, as that
leaves me to buy other goodies for the shack.

[ Will this start a big fight ? ]      ;-)

Thank you in advance.

----------------------------  K8JHR  --------------------------
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