[Hallicrafters] Opinions on the SX-110

[Glen Zook]

Actually, if newcomers today had to use the older
equipment they would have to learn how to use the
equipment.  Frankly, at least 95% of the complaints
that I hear today are due to the fact that the person
doesn't have a "clue" as to how to operate his/her
equipment.  That is why I sometimes wish that it were
a requirement to have to use the older equipment. 
Then they would appreciate the fact that equipment is,
generally, much better today IF operated correctly.

They run preamplifiers wide open (overloading the
front ends considerably), don't have a clue as to how
to use their filters, run the transmit audio gain wide
open as to "flat top" and otherwise distort, and so
on.  But, unfortunately, a lot of them not only don't
know how to use their equipment they have no intention
of learning.

I am one of the moderators on QRZ.com and the
complaints from people about QRM, distortion, etc.,
come across on a too regular basis.  People regularily
complain about CW signals that are over 1 KHz away as
interferring with their QSO, complain about SSB
signals that are over 3 KHz away, and so on.  They
complain about signals 10 KHz away "overloading" their
receiver yet they are running the preamplifier wide
open, and so on.  They really need to learn how to use
their own equipment instead of expecting everyone else
to stop operating.

I realize that technology has improved the possible
performance of "modern" equipment.  I also know that
this technology, when improperly used, can cause more
problems than anyone ever expected.

Glen, K9STH

--- Troglodite at aol.com wrote:

I get the impression that you feel newcomers must
"suffer what we suffered" or "pay their dues." Both of
these carry connotations of an unpleasant  experience.


Glen, K9STH

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