[1000mp] Mark V Filters

[Mark Tetrault]

On Tue, 02 Apr 2002 11:43:17 -0500, you wrote:

>At 10:22 AM 4/2/02 -0500, you wrote:
>>better read W8JI's web page before springing for the INRAD IF mod...
>
>And then read the messages that W2JVN has posted about how you can have 
>your cake and eat it too.
>
>I'm of at least two minds here ... I have the mod but didn't particularly 
>notice the hiss before I got it.  I don't operate much SSB, though, which 
>may be when it is more noticeable, I don't know.

I agree. My Mark Vs receiver sounded as good as and actually better
than my FT990. My 990 had a great receiver. I could not hear any
objectional IF hiss and I did the Mod anyway. I really could NOT tell
the difference. On the other hand I usually operate SSB and seldom CW.
My Mark V has a great receiver. I have purposely stuffed myself into
weak DX pileups and had no trouble hearing anyone or working anyone
for that matter! ;+} On 6 meters with the transverter, weak signal
reception is nothing short of phenominal and I'm only using a 5el at
35'. While I don't hear everything the big gun stations hear, I hear
most of what they hear and work them. Would I buy the IF mod again?
Probably, it's inexpensive and may help someone with younger ears. ;+}

As for filters, get the IRAD 1.8s. They are NOT too tight and do NOT
ring. They are the ones to have, pile ups or noisy band ragchews!

Mark