Topband: Minimum discernible signal, TS870 DSP

[K3BU@aol.com]

After number of misleading answers from various sources, including some 
Kenwood authorized service points, I finally found out what PROM updates for 
TS870 do (thanks Dxerham). They apparently do fix the problem with fuzzy 
demodulation of SSB signals (pileup type). I sent inquiry to Kenwood and will 
try to get the new chips. 
Looks like another case of keeping cutomers in the dark and making many sell 
their potentially super radios because of design goof. I will follow up on 
progress. So hang on to your 870s.

Yuri, K3BU


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