On Mar 29, 2006, at 2:58 PM, Alexandra Carter wrote:
I didn't test for sensitivity, and I could have at least made relative
measurements. I guess this is what the XG1 is for, and that's
especially good since it's a dead-stable calibrated source. And I sold
mine. And I want another one now..... time to write a check to
Elecraft..... I'll get the XG2.
My understanding of the peaking is, you're using antenna noise to do
the peaking, so by definition a good peak means it's more sensitive on
receive. So, "weak on receive" must mean in comparison to something
else. For me, the something else was an FT-817, which hears stuff the
KX1 doesn't. Breaking news, it's got a pre-amp, and I understand has a
pretty hot little receiver. I don't think the KX1's receiver is going
to make anyone give up their full-sized modern rig for receiver duty.
I think the KX1 is a "milder" receiver, which means you're more likely
to hear the folks who can hear you too.
I think the proper way to go about this is to look up the specs on the
KX1 and see how many uVolts this thing is supposed to be able to pick
up in the different bands, then using a signal generator or XG2 etc.,
see if your KX1 performs to spec. You have me interested in doing this
also, and I have my KX1 #2 (sold the first one, sadly) coming in the
mail any day now. 73 de Alex NS6Y
PS - Prior proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance! When in
doubt, Peak!
On Mar 29, 2006, at 2:42 PM, tom martin wrote:
Alex, thanks for getting back to me. I do get a definite peak on both
bands,
but it sounds weak on recieve. Do you remember a difference in
sensitivity
or an increase in sensitivity after completing the radio and re
peaking, or
was it the same
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