Here is how I see it from a non-contester, non-dx-er point of view... Sun-Spots are on the increase. Conditions are improving. Signals *will* get stronger and more of them. So my criteria basically are:- a) If the noise increases when I connect my antenna, then the receiver sensitivity is good enough for me. b) if my AGC is not 'pumped, by another signal 2-5 Khz away, then the selectivity is good enough for me. lastly, and MOST important... c) if the noise reduction circuitry can dramatically reduce the man-made and atmospheric noise to where I can here a weak signal without getting a headache, then I'm happy...
Perhaps my views might change if I ever get involved in contesting or serious DX'ing... we]ll see 8^)) Thanks for the bandwidth... -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
