At 3/3/2009 15:54, you wrote: >The MASTR Exec (1) came in two flavors (at least here in Canada), the >Exec with a tube final and the Royal Exec with a solid state final. The >receivers in both cases was very similar. The receivers are very >sensitive and also quite tough.
...but rather prone to IMD. I had a VHF Exec & I'd say the front-end had the dynamic range of a typical amateur grade mobile radio. IF bandwidth is also wider than the Mastr II. But yes they are more sensitive than a stock Mastr II. >BTW the Exec receiver makes a very good 220 receiver. The majority of >220 repeaters here in the Montreal area use them. Makes sense - with no helicals to cut down they would make an easy conversion. Bob NO6B
