[ICOM] More info needed.

[John Geiger]

Hi Mike,

I would recommend the TCXO for WJST modes, especially JT65.  Not sure that
the DSP is needed on VHF/UHF unless you live in a noisy location.  I usually
turn off my DSP 2 and 70cm.

73s John NE0P
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael P. Olbrisch" <mike2004 at elp.rr.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 11:58 PM
Subject: [ICOM] More info needed.


>
> Started the overtime jobs at work.  I will have enough overtime $$$$ saved
> in about a month for a fully-loaded ICOM IC-910.  So now is the time to
seek
> opinions on the accessories.  All opinions welcome.
>
> Is the high-stability oscillator needed?
>
> Desirable?
>
> Has anyone noticed a difference with and without?
>
> How is the stability of the 1200 MHz module with and without?
>
> How about the UT-106 DSP units?
>
> One - or two?
>
> Knowing my usual operating modes, this radio will mostly be used for local
> FM repeaters, but will see some satellite use.  It will have the 1200 MHz
> unit installed for satellite uplink, but it MAY see some use on SSB for
> terrestrial operations too.  I will be using the SM-8 Mic currently tied
to
> my IC-820.
>
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Mike.  KD9KC
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