TopBand: Re: Kenwood TS-870s & 599zx/dsp

[Larry Menzel]

Randy,

I'm not sure what mode you prefer, but if you're a CW operator, the ZX is
wonderful.  As a SSB addition, I can say that it's helpful, but not all
that much different than before.  The SSB signal is just too complicated
for it to be helpful in every situation.  My comments relate to it's use
for the CW operator, primarily.

It is difficult to compare the two because the ZX is a whole new animal.
It's so far superior to anything Timewave has made thus far that I can only
tell you to go and get one.  I can't imagine operating 80 or 160 without it
any more.  It is a superb statiion accessory.  

The notch is better, the tuning so fast that you never have to touch it.
Unlike previous models you had to "drive", the ZX is just on...working as
you tune.  Zapping out carriers and really quieting the band.  You simply
vary the band pass to really bring in the station you're listening to.

I know you'll find it to be a great addition to any amateur station.

Larry, N0XB




At 08:36 AM 6/7/97 -0700, hamradio wrote:
>I second the request.  Can anyone give us some feedback on the
>599-ZX, especially how it compares with the Timewave 599+ ?  Besides the
>bells and whistles, does the 'ZX have any advantage over the 599+ as far
>as digging the weak signals out of the noise (newer/better algorithms,
>maybe)?
>
>de Randy, W7HR  <hamradio@emerald.oz.net>
>
>
>BOLAND BARBARA wrote:
>> 
>> Can anyone tell me of their success with the integration of the Kenwood
>> TS870s and the Timewave 599-ZX?  I have been told that the purchase and
>> investment of the latter makes the 870 even more selective on receive.  
>
>
>>         Any help will be greatly appreciated.  I want to find out more
before I
>> spend the money for a 599ZX.
>
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