On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:35 PM, Frank Davis <fdavis@nfld.net> wrote:
> 14 - K3 with or without 2nd rx
> 3 - Orion I
> 2 - TS850
> 2 - TS590
> 1 - FT1000MP (vintage)
> 1 - FT2000
> 1 - FT1000D
> 1 - Omni VI
> 1 - Omni VII
>
> It wasn't unexpected to me that the K3 would be very popular. What was
> surprising to me was the total lack of mention of any of the higher end
> Yaesu or Icom rigs.
> I also expected Orion II and the Omni VII to place high but that seems to
> not be the case.
> The K3 is the rig of choice these days for topband due mainly to weak
> signal capability and selectivity.
>
What these results also indicate is that serious Topbanders are early
adopters of new receiver technology that promise an advantage in weak/strong
signal conditions. This was the case with the Orion I (e.g., narrow roofing
filter + dsp) and later with the K3 (e.g., dual identical rx).
73, Barry N1EU
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