[Icom] ProII IF output connection

Fri, 16 Aug 2002 17:01:44 -0400

Besides the bandscope (spectrum) view, the Kenwood SM-220 (and 230 I
expect) also gives a nice view of the received signal as well so you can
see modulation, overdrive etc. The ProII LCD analyzer display is much
nicer of course. If Icom would add the signal view that the Kenwood
provides, it would be super.

I love both rigs, but if I were forced to absolutely give up one rig, I
must admit I would keep my TS-940SAT/SM-220 combination and give up the
ProII. The primary reason is that although my ProII is modified for MARS
operation, the bandpass is so tight on some ranges that operation on
some MARS frequencies (5.4 to 6.0mc for example) makes operation there
with the ProII a somewhat iffy situation. By the time I get to 5.7mc and
above, output is down to around 10 watts. If my rig is an average
example, I can see there will be problems with people using the ProII if
the 60 meter band opens for ham use, I don't think the ProII will
provide full power based on what I'm finding for MARS use in that range.
For MARS nets in that range I need to use my TS-940S for reliable comm.

Ray  W2EC

[email protected] wrote:
> 
> Just curious, why a separate monitor scope - when the
> Pro II has this function on the main LCD screen? ...
> desire to look at other fucnitons on main screen?
> 
> w9gb
> > Does anyone know how to bring the IF out of the ProII? I recently acquired a
> > monitor scope (Kenwood SM230) and would like to monitor the received signals
> > on it.
> > Thanks, Richard W4UGM
> >
> >
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