[1000mp] 1000MP Clarifier Problem

Sun, 23 Feb 2003 11:26:06 -0600

When contesting, I use vfo b for cqing and vfo for tuning off frequency
callers.
Lot's easier with that big knob and if heavy qrm you get the benefit of the
sharper filter.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Hawes" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] 1000MP Clarifier Problem

> In our contest station, we use lots of MPs, and virtually never use RIT.
> The trick is to set up the Split button properly:
>
> Menu 8-2 A=B
> Menu 1-6 0 kHz offset
>
> Procedure:
>
> Tune the band, calling guys.  Find a frequency for CQing, CQ and if
> you get answers, push SPLIT.  The frequency/mode from VFO A is
> transferred to B with a 0 kHz offset, and you are in split mode.  Not
> Dual, so the audio for VFO B does not get involved.  To un-split (for
> frequency defense, etc.), push the red "TX Switch/LED" above VFO A.
> To return to run mode after such a defense, push the red TX
> Switch/LED above VFO B.
>
> Works very well.
>
> 73 - Dave N3RD
>
> On 23 Feb 2003 at 11:22, Blake M. Meinecke wrote:
>
> > K6SE wrote:> >I also wonder why they use it.  When a radio has two
> > > VFOs,
> > > > there's no reason whatsoever to have RIT."
> >
> > Steps involved with putting the rig in split mode;  1)push A>B
2)push
> > DUAL RX     3)fiddle with teenie-tiny sub AF knob.
> >
> > RIT steps; 1) push RIT
> >
> > Not to mention the fact that if my audio was already is split with the
2nd
> > rig, I'd be listening to 3 separate channels of audio by using the 2nd
vfo
> > (ugh)!
> >
> > Blake N4GI
> >
> >
> >
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