Guy, Thanks for your feedback on the SDR units. I had kind of wondered if the technology of computer generated receivers could take care of certain noise issues. It had crosssed my mind, but I never asked anyone about them.
The clicking of the fence varies from times when I can turn the noise blanker off to other times in the Summer when things are so dry that the clicking gets to the point that the R8 has a problem with getting rid of 100% of the noise. The noise does not keep me from logging a station, but it is not enjoyable to deal with. The Palstar has added a bit of help, with such a high Q that it keeps the blanker in the R8 working next to strong signals. But of course nothing works perfect all of the time. Where you would have a receiver like a SDR, you would have the ability to adjust things the way you want to adjust them rather than having a receiver with limits. At this time a new receiver is not in my budget, but as time goes on, I will check into them more. This would be a huge change in the way I do things. I am so set in my ways, but I did move from the Boat Anchors to a solidstate receiver. I am glad I did. The R8 has been a jewel for me. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
