[TenTec] requirements for a top tier DXing rig

[James Rodenkirch]

I utilize a single band simplistic rig from KD1JV, Paul, so can't use a computer for control, even if I wanted to, which I don't.
Knob adjusting, due to vagaries that alter signal strength and the need to QSY and tune across the band are part of operating, in my view.  Unfortunately, one should probably quit thinking about placing in the top ten of any major contest if one DOESN'T employ a computer controlled/enhanced system.  WHICH....makes the heuristic, "Lower your expectations and you will be much happier," more cogent and germane to this discussion.
72, Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV

> From: k9ot at yousq.net
> To: tentec at contesting.com
> Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:05:56 -0500
> Subject: [TenTec] requirements for a top tier DXing rig
> 
> This has been an interesting discussion. But all of the comments seem to be 
> about a contesting set up, not a DXing rig.
> As an avid DXer I think that what is best fot one is not necessarily best 
> for the other.The two have different requirements.
> 
> As a low band chaser, I am always adjusting something when a new one is very 
> weak and you are trying to pull it out of the noise. As far as I am 
> concerned, computers are for logging and knobs are for tuning the radio, or 
> making adjustments.
> 
> Just my 2 cents
> 
> Paul K9OT 
> 
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