[R-390] R-392 bandwidth question

[Anthony Casorso]

I just tuned to 3.875 and also found SSB interference. I was able to switch down to 4 Kc and 2KC without the effect you describe.. Sounds like something is not right with your IF strip.
Tony

> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:19:29 -0400
> From: N1XBM at amsat.org
> To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [R-390] R-392 bandwidth question
> 
> I was listening to the gang on 3.875 on my 392. Conditions were crowded
> with SSB above and below the QSO. I thought tightening up my bandwidth
> would help.
> 
> I switched to 4kc and it was like engaging squelch I could see signal
> strength but I had barely detectable audio. I engaged the BFO and adjusted
> my tuning and was able to copy the QSO. I know this rig sounds great
> listening to AM shortwave.
> 
> Question is did I do the correct thing for crowded band conditions?
> 
> Also is my bandwidth knob acting normal? Do you have to turn on the BFO to
> use 4kc?
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