[ICOM] IC-7800 vs Rohde & Schwarz EK2100L

[Randy Ballard]

Sorry Guys , This was supposed to go direct. 73 , de Randy N5WV
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy Ballard" <n5wv at eastex.net>
To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 3:30 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC-7800 vs Rohde & Schwarz EK2100L


> I guess the reason for the somewhat higher sens. is that most
> Commercial/Government users is transmitting a minimum of 25,000 watts
unless
> they are an airborne station with some of the larger KC-135R  and E-3/E-4
> types running this much power or more. It seems like it is the same guys
> that are constantly getting into spats on the reflector. At times I may ad
> just a slight touch of dry humor to a post on the reflector but these are
> few and far between. The heated debates remind me of two dogs barking
> profoundly at each other on oposite sides of a fence. Some of the large dx
> pile ups sound like a pack of snarling barking dogs to me if you know what
I
> mean. 73 , Randy N5WV
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Adam Farson" <farson at shaw.ca>
> To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 2:45 AM
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] IC-7800 vs Rohde & Schwarz EK2100L
>
>
> > Hi Randy,
> >
> > The correct model number for the transceiver is XK2100L. The XK2100L is
> > designed to operate in extremely hostile RF environments, such as a
naval
> > ship's wireless office or a military CP/comm. centre. The corresponding
> > receiver is the EK-2000, which can be converted into an XK2100
> (transceiver)
> > or GX2900 (receiver-exciter) by replacing the PSU with an exciter and PA
> > board.
> >
> > The R&S rigs achieve very high dynamic range and IP3 at the expense of
> > sensitivity (0.4 uV CW, BW=300Hz and 1.1uV SSB, BW=2.7kHz). This is not
> all
> > that great compared to an amateur transceiver.
> >
> > If you ever need spare parts or service, you can expect to pay a lot.
That
> > said, with R&S you are really flying first-class.
> >
> > You can download spec sheets for the R&S 2000 family from the website:
> >
> > http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/
> >
> > This will enable you to compare at least some "numbers".
> >
> > Cheers for now, 73,
> > Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On
> > Behalf Of Randy Ballard
> > Sent: 09 December 2004 23:03
> > To: ICOM Reflector
> > Subject: [ICOM] IC-7800 vs Rohde & Schwarz EK2100L
> >
> > Hello Group ,  I have a chance to purchase a Rohde & Schwarz EK2100L HF
> > Transceiver. As of most "Utility Transceivers/Receivers it does not have
> all
> > of the "Creature Comforts" that are engineered into amateur radios. This
> > radio cost as much used as a new IC-7800 does. Is there anyone on the
> > reflector that has operated both radios and can give me a comparison
> between
> > the two. I plan on purchasing a 7800 after it has been on the market for
a
> > while just to check for any mods , rev-levs or Pro's but I am curious of
> how
> > one would stack up against the other. This question is not for making a
> > purchasing decision , its just for thought. 73 , Randy N5WV
> >
> >
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