[Kenwood] comments on 2000 rig

Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:34:21 -0500

Not particular to the 2000.
Noise blankers on every rig I've ever used cause distortion, and should
NEVER be left on.
....Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Lyons" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Kenwood] comments on 2000 rig


> A few days ago, I posted a short commentary about the TS-2000, generally a
> positive note but pointing out some flaws in the HF performance of the
rig.
> Shortly afterwards, I received an excellent note from Scott, W9AL, who
> suggested that the noise blanker (which I leave on all the time) can add
> significantly to the adjacent-channel distortion. I've been unable to test
> his suggestion (no contest right now, and I haven't seen a good SSB pileup
> since then) but I wanted to pass this along to the rest of the group. My
> previous post ended by saying "I would love to hear about tweaks that
reduce
> the adjacent-station distortion, which would take this rig right to the
top
> of its class." If Scott's suggestion works in my hands, then my feelings
> about the TS2000 will be even more positive.
>
> 73 - Bob, KI8AB
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