[1000mp] Questions about Mark V

[Art Searle W2NRA]

Hi Bob

Bob Main wrote:

> Page 44 - A "wide band" or a "tuned" preamp is available and set by menu 8-4.  It appears you get a high gain if 8-4 is set to "flat" whether than "tuned".  I don't understand what having it set to "tuned" does for you.

I think of this as a choice between a broadband preamp and a preselected
preamp.  You only have the choice 20 meters and below.

> Page 45 - IPO, according to the manual it says if you are below 10MHz that they suggest it be engaged.  Last night I was on 40 mtrs and played with the button and heard no change where I was listening.  What is your understanding of when this is useful?

The IPO button is a preamp on/off in reverse.  When the IPO is off the
preamp is on  When the IPO is on the preamp is off.

73,
Art
W2NRA