Just an (another) observation...I run an "MP" now with
all filters.....also had a "D".....preferred the "MP".......
sold the "D"
Worked HI on many bands and modes and never had
the problem described below unless noise blanker was on.
73,
John W0DC
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> Secondly, I just bought an MP about a month ago. Got it for our summer
> place. Sat it beside my 1000D and
> used them both for the Heard Island thing. I really liked the MP. Bought
> the 250cy filters {2} and the 500cy for the "B" receiver. I found one
> SERIOUS problem. Adjacent freq strong signal rejection is VERY poor.
Example:
> On 80m CW The DX is at 3522 listening up 5+. I hear key clicks, 100s of
key
> clicks that raise the "noise" level on 3522 to S9 PLUS making it almost
> impossible to copy the weak VK0. I turned on my 1000D, threw the ant
switch
> and it was almost totally gone.
>
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