In a message dated 8/19/2008 9:40:08 PM GMT Standard Time,
cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net writes:
> Now, I've never used an IC-7800, a Yaesu FT-9000 or any of the other
> high-end, high quality Japanese rigs. Maybe I'm really missing
> something by not having a high-speed sweep function. But, contrary to
> what I hear and read, I've found the band sweep function on my O II
> to be rather useful. I can't see IMD components on it, but I can
> easily see pile-ups and and even catch the stray CW signal.
>
> I also actually tune the receiver, hunting for good opportunities,
> but that harkens back to my earlier days with an ancient TS-930S, and
> hollow-state radios before that. I simply don't see why there's such
> a hue and cry over a Faster! More Colorful! Higher Resolution! band
> sweep function that we absolutely positively must have *right now.*
> In my benighted state, its lack doesn't keep me from enjoying my O
> II, which is leaps and bounds beyond anything I've ever experienced.
>
> Then again, maybe ignorance really is bliss...
>
Kim,
My sentiments exactly. Maybe someone with one of those better band scopes
can explain why it's needed and worth paying for, but I've had my O II for
three
years and find its sweep function useful also.
73 Ray W2RS
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