Al I like your thoughts, since happiness is good!
However, I would put at the top of the list a rig that would do the very
very best of keeping the receiver from folding on 40 meters in EU! IOWs
demonstrated performance.
73, Lynn W4NL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alfred Lorona" <w6wqc@dslextreme.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 7:58 PM
Subject: [TenTec] selection criteria
> Fellow hams. Fairly recent prolonged and carefully structured tests by
> several renowned European hams have shown that our rigs are as good as
they
> have to be. Perhaps the most severe nasty strong signal environment in the
> world is the European 40 meter band. Third order OIP, Phase Noise and
filter
> specifications have been shown to be thoroughly adequate to deal with this
> environment. Therefore it is useless to continue harping on technical
> specifications ad infinitum because nothing is gained. Instead, we should
> begin selecting our toys based exclusively on subjective considerations.
> After all, it is by 'look and feel' that we enjoy our rigs on a day to day
> casual operating basis. Following is a suggested list of selection
criteria
> for starters.
>
> Tuning knob smoothness.
> Rotary knob wobble.
> Push button tactile feedback.
> Control placement and grouping.
> Screen colors, resolution and glare.
> Panel paint texture and color(s).
> Machined metal or molded plastic panel.
> Audio fidelity.
> Number of functions you will never use but you think are good to have.
> Telephone demeanor of the guy that answers the repair hotline.
> Degree of function intuitiveness so you won't have to read the manual.
> Number of positive reviews on e-ham.
> QST contest results to see what rigs contesters are using.
> Received signal 'illusion of presence'. This can mean whatever you want it
> to mean.
> Your perception of how well the receiver "pulls 'em in" and how well the
> transmitter "gets out".
> Number of programmable filters beyond 100. 100 considered a reasonable
> minimum.
> Number of pull down menus. The more the better. With many menus, more
> functions are bound to be duplicated increasing your chances of finding
the
> one you want even though you pulled down the wrong menu.
> Degree of realism of a non mechanical movement S meter.
> Number of dimming steps provided for panel illumination.
> Cost compared to that piece of junk on your desk otherwise you wouldn't be
> looking for a new rig.
>
> 73, AL :)
>
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