Isn't fundamental overload simply blocking ?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Cox <jcox@digitalexp.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>; JEFF S JOHNSON <aa8ve@juno.com>
Sent: November 24, 1999 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus: First Impressions
>
> Since the Pegasus essentially runs the "preamp" all the time, you need to
> use the attenuator on signals that approach the 40 db over mark. I dont
> think it is IMD or Blocking from nearby signals but just fundamental
> overload which can happen with any receiver that has a lot of gain such
> as required on 10 meters for weak signal reception. Try the attenuator on
> 40 and 80 when signals are strong.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: JEFF S JOHNSON <aa8ve@juno.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 7:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Pegasus: First Impressions
>
>
> >
> > Whatya mean it's not a TS-850? I should hope not and I'll thank you for
> > not bringing those numbers up hear again. };-] I received word from a
> > friend last night that in fact, he too is going to order a Pegasus and
> > yes price was a prime motivator. One question he had that some of you
> > may know the answer to is on digital modes. What does it mean that the
> > Pegasus will do digital modes? He has an amtor rtty packet modem that
> > needs a com port. So what is one to do if he is running Pegasus on a
> > notebook with only one Com port and wants to run the modem as well?
> >
> > Best thing is that he's only a couple stone throws from here so I can
get
> > a first hand glimps of the thing. What is the waiting list like on it?
> >
> > 73 Jeff aa8ve Even the worst days go better if you have a Ten-Tec
> > waiting at home. You know when you get home you can enjoy that smooth
> > relaxing Ten-Tec sound as well as receiving comments on your great
> > signal. With a humble pride you just say "Thank you, it's a Ten-Tec" !
> >
> > On Tue, 23 Nov 1999 06:35:17 -0500 "John L Merrill"
> > <jmerril1@twcny.rr.com> writes:
> > >
> > > My new Pegasus arrived yesterday. Seems to be a great radio. The GUI
> > > is much
> > > better than the Kachina. I tuned around on 40M last night and the 40
> > > over
> > > signals really give the receiver a lot of trouble. I would say the
> > > IMD and
> > > Blocking dynamic range are a little weak. It's not an TS-850. But
> > > for the
> > > money I would say it can't be beat.
> > >
> > > John N1JM
> > >
> > >
> > >
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