![]() ![]() A slight inconvenience in order to be able to use a 50 Hz filter in SSB mode. My only complaint is that I can’t easily shift the center frequency of the passband without using the VFO. The ability to bypass the microphone pre-amp and use the balanced modulator with narrow filters really rocks on PSK31. The Noise Blanker kills pulse type noise and the notch filter is superior, IMHO. Nosie Reduction works very well for random noise. I get unsolicited audio reports about it all the time. The TX audio sounds phenomenal without any add-on devices except a Heil Goldline Pro. The front end is not as strong as with crystal filtered rigs, but the DSP provides flexibility unsurpassed with older technology rigs. As noted previously, the peak hold feature does not release after several seconds, so you have to change the VFO to get it to reset which is a little annoying. Once you have used one you’ll never be able to do without one. I won’t comment too much on the bandscope. I have had no problems with the rig what so ever. I work everyone I hear with just 100 watts and a dipole. In that time (I have only had HF privileges since 4/02) I have worked enough folks for DXCC (200+ entities), WAC and WAS. I normally run SSB and digital modes and very little CW. The transmitter has performed flawlessly with over 2000 QSOs in the log not counting contests. ![]() The receiver is better than most I have listened to. Bottom line is that this is a fantastic rig – best ham radio purchase I have made and would do it again in a heartbeat. Since I am not an EE, I can only provide my opinions rather than a more technical analysis. After reading the comments about equipment reviews from hams that have only owned the equipment for several weeks, I decided to wait over a year before expressing my opinions. ![]()
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