[Milsurplus] RAL design defect

[W7QHO at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/25/06 9:17:46 AM, rbrunner at gis.net writes:


> I've been enjoying my RAL, hearing everything, but thought it
> excessively noisy.  When the detector goes into regeneration it sounds
> like a mighty waterfall when it should be barely noticable. 
> 

Hmmm...   In my RAL hear a definite "rushing" sound at the regeneration point 
which becomes a "plop" if one crosses the threshold quickly.   No "mighty 
waterfall" effect though.

Have found my set to be somewhat short on audio gain.   Maybe I need to check 
into that.

What are others hearing?

Dennis D. W7QHO
Glendale, CA