TenTec
[Top] [All Lists]

[TenTec] On Inrad filters

To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Subject: [TenTec] On Inrad filters
From: RMcGraw@InfoAve.Net (Bob & Linda McGraw K4TAX)
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 22:34:19 -0800
Gee, I put the 1.8KHz, 500Hz, 250Hz in the 6.3MHz IF and the 1.8KHz and
500Hz in the 9.0MHz IF in my Omni VI+ with no problems at all.  They
work great on CW too.  No hackin' slashin' beatin' or bangin' required.

73
Bob K4TAX

Steve Ellington wrote:
> 
> I just install an INRAD 400hz filter in a TS-930. For you who are
> considering buying one of these gadgets consider this. To make the filter
> fit in the socket I followed the directions. Smash down 2 capacitors,
> grind off 2 edges of the filter's board with a bench grinder and cram it
> in with a mighty force. Try your best to screw it down even if it doesn't
> align properly.
> I'm glad I wasn't the one buying that piece of trash. Now I really wonder
> if it reduces QRM? It's hard enough to find a good cw QSO nowadays, much
> less QRM.
> I believe I would stick with the factory filters. Maybe the TenTec
> versions aren't so crude.
> 
> Steve Ellington N4LQ
> N4LQ@IGLOU.COM
> 
> --
> FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/tentec
> Submissions:              tentec@contesting.com
> Administrative requests:  tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
> Problems:                 owner-tentec@contesting.com


--
FAQ on WWW:               http://www.contesting.com/FAQ/tentec
Submissions:              tentec@contesting.com
Administrative requests:  tentec-REQUEST@contesting.com
Problems:                 owner-tentec@contesting.com


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>