Same test with Orion at 28.6 mhz and preamp off. Large difference in
background noise with antenna connected verses not connected. The Orion has
more than enough overall gain. And by the way, I am at a very quiet
location out in the country here. I am using my 8 element log periodic at
22 meters for the antenna for this test.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sinisa Hristov" <shristov@ptt.yu>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: More Re: [TenTec] Orion redefines the meaning of ... AGC OFF
> Carl Moreschi wrote:
>
> > Ok, just a quick simple test with the K2. Tuned to 28.6100 mhz with
preamp
> > off, no difference in noise with antenna connected or not. With preamp
on,
> > there is a very noticeable increase in noise with antenna connected
verses
> > not connected. The S meter never moves during this test indicating AGC
> > action is not occurring.
>
>
> Thanks, this clearly illustrates that K2's noise figure (preamp off) is
too high
> for 28 MHz operation, at least for your location and antennas.
>
> How about Orion with preamp off?
>
>
> 73,
>
> Sinisa YT1NT, VA3TTN
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