[NLRS] 2m-440 Rigs

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

I have been liking my FT857Ds for some time. Hate to say it, I'm in the 
market for another. Their noise blanker works much better than the IC706 
reputedly and I'm finding VHF and UHF sensitivity decent. Not to say a 
preamp and power amp wouldn't help. I'll experiment with that this year.

I've not yet found a DSP noise reduction scheme that's better than my 
ears and that leaves me with a background I can not process in my head 
to enhance that processed S/N better. The 857D DSP isn't as effective at 
increasing the S/N of a really weak CW signal as the optional mechanical 
filter. I can't detect any S/N improvement through the DSP, bit I can 
with the mechanical filter.

The 857 being very compact replaces 127 front panel buttons with two 
sets of menus, a few entries that are reached from other front panel 
buttons, some just take grinding through the menu.

73, Jerry, K0CQ

On 3/24/2013 6:24 AM, kp hpjr wrote:
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> Being newer to these freq's I'm wondering about the best radios for use here.
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> Ive used IC-756PROIII's for many years and have recently sold them. (I love trying new stuff)
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> So now I'm curious as to what the general consensus is as to what rig a person should be using for hot receive.
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> My requirements are: Must do digital (love WSJT modes), Must have very good HF abilities as well, DSP noise rejection.
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> Your thoughts please.
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> Kirk, N0KK
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