> For comparison, the Kachina 505DSP radio uses 16-bit
> AD/DA converters and 24-bit processing, while the Icom
> PRO uses 24-bit AD/DA converters and 32-bit processing,
> plus I suspect a considerably faster DSP processor. The
> Kachina last IF is 40 KHz while the PRO is 36 KHz. I believe
> that the Jupiter and Pegasus operate at 11.75 KHz.
Yes, and the Ten Tec RX-340 final IF is at 16 2/3 kHz. So,
what are the performance advantages of the Kachina and
Icom Pro, in the rcvr over the TT RX-340??? Can't find them
even in the marketing claims..... Guess we must just wait
a few more weeks for the Orion "claims", hi!
73, Jim KH7M
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