[Elecraft] FM test results - not good for U.S.

[Ken Kopp]

I'm a retired career two-way radio tech and I'll
add a "me too" to Joe's FM-mode observations 
below.  He's correct.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP


I no longer work in the 2-way field...  so I don't
have easy access to a Communications service monitor, 
but I can say that on-air tests on a 6-meter repeater
bear out the lack of audio... When I worked in a 
Motorola shop (half-a-lifetime ago)we used to shoot
for a CTCSS deviation of between 450 and 600Hz... 
and Josh is right on with his comment regarding 
a target voice deviation of 5.5KHz. I also agree 
that the squelch needs some work...   As the operator
at the far end during my on air testing commented... 
"You'll need a lot more audio if you expect to work
anyone in a mobile who may be riding with the windows
open!" 

I am certain that these problems will be addressed in a 
subsequent firmware update... and hope it will be soon.

73,

Joe - W1AIU


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