John
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The TS-870 works very well with DX4WIN. There are none of the quirks that
seem to be reported with some of the other rigs/interfaces.
Minor wish list:
1. That slow tuning mode would be set for CW and RTTY automatically, and
fast for other modes.
2. That when clicking on an RTTY split frequency spot that the transmit
frequency mode would be set to RTTY, rather than leaving it whatever it
was.
These are very minor things, and I think I could reprogram the TS-870
definitions in DX4WIN to accomplish the first.
I know you didn't ask, but I have a couple of comments about the TS-870.
First, it is a first class rig. The IF DSP works very well and it's a joy
to use a 50 Hz CW filter with no ringing or gain loss. I think the radio
would be improved if there was a manual notch or variable IF controls,
particularly on SSB. The SSB intelligibility using the DSP noise filter
could be improved (it is better with an external filter), but the noise
reduction on CW is great. In a crowded, high signal band there is IF
filter blowby which causes the radio to produce spurious signals. Usually
careful use of the attenuator, RF gain and AIP (pre-amp off) takes care of
it.
I think, from what I have read, that the new Icom 756 Pro II is about
equal, with each one having some feature superior to the other. The TS-870
will save you about $1000...
John, K2CIB
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Reply-To: "Courtney Judd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
From: "Courtney Judd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "DW4WIN Reflector" <Dx4win@mailman.qth.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 19:01:01 -0600
Subject: [Dx4win] TS-870
This is kind of off topic but I would be interested in any pro/con on the
870 out there in the real world. How does it fare with DX4WIN? A friend of
mine who wants to become active again has a chance to get one and would
like
some input. I have never seen one so would like some thoughts! Thanks 73's
Cort
Courtney Judd K4WI
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