Re: [TenTec] Top receivers

["Bob McGraw - K4TAX" <RMcGraw@Blomand.net>]

The Tentec radios spec the audio power output at <3% THD at rated output. 
It's those OTHER radio brands that have higher THD values.
73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richards" <jruing@ameritech.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Top receivers


> Am I the only one to think the audio output kinda sucks ?    I am NOT
> one of those Hi Fi audio guys, but I mean, really... these radios are
> often rated at 10% Total Harmonic Distortion  (THD.) .   Sheesh... that
> is a really lousy  specification.
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> Is it possible the radios are actually better than that, but
> manufacturers report the rigs are "better than 10% THD"  because it is
> easier to do that than actually stop,  measure, and report the real
> specification? ... OR...  is it really that bad?   1% THD would never
> pass in the Hi Fi world...   Geeze...I don't think my guitar amp suffers
> 10% THD !
>
> Fixing or improving this spec would not expand audio bandwidth, but it
> might improve overall audio output quality and make it just a little
> easier to listen for extended periods.  Listening to even 1% THD can
> cause listener fatigue in a fairly short period of time.
>
> Just MY take.
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> On 5/15/2012 10:05 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
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> If the FCC tightened those specs then we'd have better /
> > cleaner transmitters.
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