[Yaesu] FT-847 Filter Opinions Wanted..

[KBØNLY]

I'm thinking after all the comments that I will go with the 2.1 Khz Inrad 
Crystal Filter, it suites my needs while not being too narrow.  It's too bad 
that they couldn't have provided for two filters on the receive for SSB and 
being able to switch between them.  But of course that would just add 
expense to an already expensive radio.

73,

Scott


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deon Erwin ZS1ZL" <zs1zl at telkomsa.net>
To: "KBØNLY" <kb0nly at frontiernet.net>; "Yaesu Reflector" 
<yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-847 Filter Opinions Wanted..


> Scott
>
> Keep in mind that this filter is always inline and you cannot switch it 
> out
> when finding it too narrow.  You have to live with it.
>
> The Yaesu option is a 2.5 kHz Collins mechanical filter and I opted for a
> 2.1 kHz Inrad filter, not wanting to make it too narrow.
>
> Deon ZS1ZL
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Geiger" <ne0p at lcisp.com>
> To: "KBØNLY" <kb0nly at frontiernet.net>; "Yaesu Reflector"
> <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 7:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [Yaesu] FT-847 Filter Opinions Wanted..
>
>
> I think the INRAD 1.8 would be the way to go.  Good shape factor and 
> maximum
> selectivity.
>
> 73s John NE0P
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "KBØNLY" <kb0nly at frontiernet.net>
> To: "Yaesu Reflector" <yaesu at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 4:20 AM
> Subject: [Yaesu] FT-847 Filter Opinions Wanted..
>
>
> I have been thinking about finally replacing the stock receive filter in 
> my
> personal FT-847, but i can't decide which to go with.  I have played 
> around
> with another 847 that had a Collins filter in it and it really seemed to
> help a lot during a good opening on 6m.  Here are the choices i am
> considering.
>
> Collins Mechanical 2.0 Khz
>
> Crystal Filter 2.1 Khz from Inrad
>
> It has also been suggested that i consider the 1.8 Khz crystal filter from
> Inrad as well.  I realize that this comes down to ones personal taste but 
> i
> wanted opinions before i buy.  Mostly i am concerned with performance on 
> 6m,
> 2m, 70cm SSB.  But i also occassionally listen around on HF as well.
>
> What say you??
>
> 73,
>
> Scott, KBØNLY
>
>
>
>
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