Having tried both filters I would agree with Gary. The problem is that it is a
subjective issue. We all have different audio tastes so there is no "right"
answer. However, TenTec did use the 2.4 filters for exactly the reason Gary
mentioned. Just my 2 cents worth. Tim NZ7C
>
> From: "Gary Hoffman" <ghoffman@spacetech.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Date: 2002/11/25 Mon PM 06:52:04 EST
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>, "robert k stephens" <bstephens1@mindspring.com>
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni V audio mod
>
> I'm almost afraid to answer this one.... :)
>
> I don't know the details of the mod itself, so someone else will
> have to answer you there.
>
> But, as for the DX properties vs the Audio properties... it is my
> experience that these are in direct opposition to each other.
>
> Narrow filters are absolutely essential to pull the weak ones out of
> the noise, especially when the bands are going wild with activity.
>
> Wide filters will deliver slightly better audio, given a time when the bands
> are
> quiet.
>
> IMHO the small audio gain is nowhere near worth the loss in performance.
> And I also feel (just my opinion) that we ought to keep our signals narrow,
> to
> avoid congestion and mutual interference.
>
> Your mileage may vary.
>
> 73 de Gary, AA2IZ
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "robert k stephens" <bstephens1@mindspring.com>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 5:20 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Omni V audio mod
>
>
> > I forget the details but I know some guys on this list have discussed an
> > audio mod for the Omni VI that involves a 2.8 filter. Would a modified
> Omni
> > V qualify as a pretty good DX rig *and a nice "low fi" ssb rig?
> > Qustions:
> >
> > What is involved in the mod ?
> > Can this also be done on an Omni V?
> > Any disadvantages to doing the mod ? (does the mod degrade the DX/contest
> > abilities of the Omni? )
> > How does the audio of a modified Omni compare with the audio of a Jupiter?
> >
> > tnx & 73
> > Bob KB1CIW
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