[Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

[Buck]

Very comprehensive review of the 7300 explaining how it handles ADC 
overload at

http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf

K4ia
Buck
Honor Roll 335
8BDXCC

On 4/27/2016 8:17 AM, Gene Gabry wrote:
> On 4/26/2016 10:15 PM, Robert Vargas-KP4Y via Elecraft wrote:
>> Just that you know, K9CT has one of the finest contesting station in
>   > the US. He has switched to direct-sampling SDRs (Flex-6700). Just ask  >
> him if this architecture is 5 years away from being competitive.
>
>> While I do not know for sure, I suspect K9CT is using bandpass filters and
> stubs to prevent inter-station interference in his multi-multi operation
> just >as he did when he used conventional transceivers.  With properly
> designed bandpass filters, stubs and the preselectors in his 6700s he's not
> likely to >have a severe overload issue unless he happens to be close to
> some high power AM stations (on 160 meters) and even then indications are
> that a good >highpass filter and 10 to 15 dB of attenuation will resolve the
> problems with a 16 bit ADC.
>
> Yes, I can confirm K9CT uses BP filters on his 6700's. His main reason for
> switching to mostly 6700's at his contest station was for the "simplicity"
> of being able to operate SO2R or multi -2  without the need for all the
> access cables and extras required with the K3 set up. The WiFi ability that
> comes with the Maestro made networking wireless as well. I believe he still
> uses a K3S or two at his home station and uses K3S's on DXpeditions.
>
> There are conditions and reasons where each platform can win, with proper
> configurations, tools  and expectations.
>
> Gene, N9TF
> Society of Midwest Contesters
>
>
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