[TenTec] Dirty Transmitters

[terry foskey]

 Jim Brown - K9YC - In response I would simply say, as I pointed out a while back in a lively discussion.  You should do your part and buy the best performing rigs out there and as the bar continues to get set higher, you should sell and again buy the best.  That said, the last two sentences in the report echoed my comments, in summary -  most Hams don't care and will continue to buy what some of you classify as dirty.  I would also offer that Hams operating these "Dirty" rigs aren't violating any FCC or statutory regulations.  So it comes down to opinions.  Opinions with the only ability to change the status quo is to talk with their pocketbooks.  I don't believe the opinions expressed in these forums will do little to sway Yaesu, which seems to be the worst offender according to commentary.  I plan to operate my dirty beasts (Yaesu and Flex) in a multi-station setup later this coming year, we will see what a menace they really are....The Yaesu FTDX 1200 was operated last year with no issues.  We will run some tests this year in an effort to identify impacts.
N5TF,Terry

-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 6:40 AM
To: tentec at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Dirty Transmitters

On Mon,12/7/2015 8:41 PM, rick at dj0ip.de wrote:
> IMO, the 5000 should not be allowed on the bands unless QRP.

Likewise with most Yaesu and ICOM rigs.

73, Jim K9YC