[Boatanchors] Advice Needed

[WQ9E at btsnetworks.net]

My slightly modified Drake R-4C with Sherwood narrow CW filter and an Autek QF1A external audio filter remains my favorite receiver for 160 and 80 CW weak signal work.  I agree modern gear is easier/more convenient.  

Rodger WQ9E

-------- Original Message --------
> From: "Geoff" <geoffrey at jeremy.mv.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:30 PM
> To: "Jim Wiley" <jwiley at alaska.net>
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Advice Needed
> 
> Running the
> > "old iron" is a joy to be sure, but is perhaps not something for the
> > faint of heart - and nostalgia aside, there is no question that the
> > modern gear can run rings around the old stuff. .
> 
> 
> That really doesnt hold true all of the time. Many BA's have lower TX IMD 
> and virtually no phase noise. On the receive side the absence of phase noise 
> means being able to dig deeper
> 
> Plus not having a panel full of useless bells and whistles is a huge 
> benefit!
> 
> The most modern rigs I own are a TS-950SD and a highly modified TS-940. When 
> it comes to digging into the noise on 160/80 CW chasing DX the much modified 
> 75A4 Ive had since 1965 and that shares the Beverage antennas is the best 
> Ive ever used. Its also more sensitive on 10M.
> 
> Carl
> KM1H 
> 
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