> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [email protected] > Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:52:17 -0600 > CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison > > Good morning. > > I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and Orion II as > the > test beds for the XG2. > > Results: The R7 receives the 1 micro volt signals on all three bands better > than the Orion II (less RX noise and clearer tone). I did not do the SN > calculations scientifically, but to my ear the R7 was the better RX. > > The R7 will be 30 years old next spring and has not been aligned since the > 80s. > I look forward to receiving my K3 in late January 2008. > > Tom, N5GE >
Tom I did the same tests with a XG-2 and K2 #4913, a TS-850SAT and a Drake TR4. The TR4 beat 'em all. Still, I plan on ordering a K3 this spring. It'll be very interesting to see how the venerable TR4 (1969 production) fares against the best rig on the market. Ken 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17ip _________________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline_______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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

