[1000mp] roofing filter

[Art Searle W2NRA]

Hi Mike,

The roofing filter make a big difference in my Field.  I actually thought my 
receiver was broke it was so quiet.  I'm all CW & RTTY.  Your friend didn't 
notice the difference because he was starting with a quieter receiver.

73 Art W2NRA

From: "Mike Brown" <k9mi at sbcglobal.net>

> Greetings....  I think I may have one of the last "Fields" sold, as it is 
> around 3 months old now. I was assured that the key click problem was 
> fixed at the plant starting late 2004. So, I hope I'm ok there. I had an 
> MP I had bought used that has 400 hz Inrads for cw and both 2.1 khz for 
> ssb, and I had put the roofing filter in right before I had to sell it.My 
> car died, so as much as I had rather kept the MP, I sold it.
>
> A few months ago, I was able to buy a new MP Field. And I never really had 
> a chance to use the MP after installing the roofing filter. I know I need 
> at least a 400 hz filter in the third IF. After the roofing filter has 
> been out a while now, is it considered  a good bang for you buck? It will 
> be used for the most part for cw contesting. The reason I ask is because 
> my friend bought one for his Omni 6 Plus and really couldn't tell that 
> much difference. I know we are talking about different radios here, but it 
> would be nice to hear some first hand opinions. If you wish to email me 
> direct, my address is:
>
> k9mi at sbcglobal.net
>
> Thanks & 73 - Mike, K9MI