Topband: FT-1000mp MK V

2 2@vc.net
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 16:51:51 +0100


>Just a very important observation from this morning on 160M using my new MK
>V. With my old TS-940 I needed to add 10DB attenuation or a BC filter to
>kill the bc stations overload (S-Mtr pinned) at my QTH.  

//  I had the same problem, Arne.  The fix was to use a highpass (shunt 
L, series C)  L-network to match my antenna.  Even so, the second 
harmonic was c. 59db down.  

-  R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.