[1000mp] Sold Mark-V, bought Field

[Art Searle W2NRA]

Hi Tom,

>I took out my IF-mod and put in the Roofing filter - it really cleaned up
> the sound of my radio.  There is a down side though.  Prior to the roofing
> filter, I could turn on my radio and hear other locals on 17 meters - I
> really didn't have to tune much - the desensing told me someone close was
> on.  Now, I have to tune around.  I think better, would be to figure out
> some switching arrangement so either one could be switched in.  The 
> roofing
> filter has an onboard amp that adds a little gain, i.e., it provides more
> then just the insertion loss.  BTW Hans, you sent me an email some time 
> ago,
> I replied, but my reply was bounced.  Tom W6EIJ

That is really funny!  You want to be able to switch in a lousy receiver so 
you can have your receive fail on you?  I'm sorry, I don't get it.  And if 
you want a less selective receive to hear your locals, use your 
sub-receiver.

73,
Art
W2NRA