[1000mp] 1000Hz filters
Art Searle
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Fri, 2 Jan 2004 08:32:02 -0500
Hi Lou,
Thank you! That was valuable information and you saved me money. I was
going to wait to see how I liked the rig with the CW filters I ordered
before giving up NAR SSB. Now I'll order the 1800s. =20
Again Thank You es Happy New Year!
73,
de Art W2NRA
www.w2nra.com
Art Searle, Treasurer
Three Village Central School District
My new phone number is (631) 730-4084
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> >>>I don't operate much SSB so I could
> put both InRad 1000s where the 2000s<<<
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> If you put the 1000s in the slot normally used for 2.1 or 1800 =
filters,
you will find that
> the CW carrier won't make it through the filter without rotating the =
shift
control.
> This is OK but it is a bit of a pain. I tried this and opted to go =
with
the 1800Hz
> filters.
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> I only operate CW and have two 1800 Hz filters, a 500HZ INRAD/Collins =
in
tandem
> with the stock 500Hz filter, and two 250Hz INRAD filters. I also use =
a
500Hz
> INRAD/Collins in the sub RX. I prefer the 500Hz INRAD/Collins for the
same
> reason as Glenn, the broader skirts sound better and allow me to hear
further away
> from my frequency. If QRM becomes problematic, the shift or width =
control
will
> usually handle it, and if not, the stacked 250Hz filters certainly =
will.
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> Lou W7HV