[1000mp] noise increase in GEN mode

Tue, 5 Feb 2002 20:43:05 +0100

Pete,

You probably use the tuned pre-amp.
When you turn the dial below 3500, the MP switches from tuned pre-amp to
flat pre-amp.
The flat pre-amp gives more gain at this freq. That�s all there is to
it..... I think.

73, Arie PA3AAM

----- Original Message -----
From: Pete Smith <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 2:25 PM
Subject: [1000mp] noise increase in GEN mode

> I was just checking my line noise situation after some work by the power
> company yesterday, and noticed something interesting.  On 80 meters, as
> soon as I tune below 3500 kHz and the GEN light comes on, there is a
> dramatic increase (several S units) in the noise level.
>
> Does anyone know the workings of the 1000MP/Mark 5 well enough to suggest
> where this extra gain is coming from?  Just curious.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
>
> Sometimes a tower is
> just a tower
>
>
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