Well, at least one reason is that some SW stations still insist on using
frequencies other than precisely on the 0 or 5 kHz marks. Also, a
slower tuning rate makes it easier to "offset" the tuning to one side a
bit to help duck interference. This is the "we don't need no stinkin'
rules" syndrome.
SW listening and AM ham radio operation are the reasons that I insist on
having full AM capability in any HF ham
receiver/transmitter/transceiver before I will purchase it. Also, all
too many of them recently have, unfortunately, bought into the idea that
AM "must" have a faster tuning rate than other modes. Not necessarily a
good idea, at least as far as I am concerned. But then, perhaps I just
an OF. Selectable tuning rates for _all_ modes, including the very
slowest to the very fastest are the way to go.
- Jim, KL7CC
David Woolley (E.L) wrote:
Short wave broadcast stations are channelised with 5kHz channels; why
would 1kHz steps be useful?
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