Tom,

You have the correct call.  I've got that equalizer, and even though it 
helps, it can only do so much.  You can boost audio if it's there, but you 
can't add audio that isn't.  I still wish someone would come up with a way 
to install a 3 KhHz TX filter in the 480.  That would help more than an 
equalizer.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 12:17
Subject: Re: 746PRO


>    Steve:
>
> I understand what you're saying here.  I also am not the world's most
> serious contester or dxer;  I just do it for fun;  so, I'm basically 
> pretty
> much in the same boat you are.
>
> I do remember some folks on this list talking about how you can improve 
> the
> transmit audio with the TS480 via an equalizer made by w2IHY, with an MC60
> mic, and I'm tempted to try that out someday if I can get someone to help 
> me
> re-wire the MC60.
>
> But, for now, I am quite pleased with the TS480, even with its known
> short-comings.  I think it'll fit my motor home application very well.
>
> P.S.  If I have the call wrong of the guy who makes the equalizer, please
> correct me, and I'll save the info for future reference.
>
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: 746PRO
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> I've compared the receiver on my 480 with my Icom R75, and the R75 is
>> quieter, which makes the signals stand out more, especially when they're
>> weak.  I also wish the 480 had a wider transmit SSB filter, which would
>> make
>> the audio a little less restricted, and I think they could have done a 
>> bit
>> better with the DSP.  Trouble is, it's probably the best radio on the
>> market
>> in terms of ease of operation, which is why I'm willing to put up with 
>> its
>> other shortcomings.  Then again, I'm not a serious contester or DX 
>> chaser.
>> If I were, I'd probably want something better, and I might be willing to
>> give up some accessibility.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 23:04
>> Subject: Re: 746PRO
>>
>>
>>>    Very well said, Steve, and that represents my overall assessment
>>> exactly.  This is why buying a rig is often something that involves
>>> compromises, which is what makes the decision so difficult.  You'd think
>>> that, for the money we pay for these rigs, you could have more 
>>> all-around
>>> better features than we sometimes get.
>>>
>>> Anyway, I guess that's part of the challenge.
>>>
>>> I do have to say, though, that I've been very very impressed with the
>>> TS480
>>> so far, and I believe its receiver comes at least somewhat close to the
>>> quality of the 746 receiver, although admittedly, I'll have to play with
>>> the
>>> TS480 much more before I can conclude that for sure.
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:58 PM
>>> Subject: Re: 746PRO
>>>
>>>
>>>> Tom,
>>>>
>>>> In my opinion, Icom receivers perform better than Kenwood or Yaesu
>>>> receivers, in terms of sensitivity, signal to noise,  and dynamic 
>>>> range.
>>>> It's frustrating that each of the big three companies does well in
>>>> different
>>>> aspects, but none of them have radios that excel in all aspects.  You
>>>> can't
>>>> beat Kenwoods for accessibility and high quality audio.  Icoms have
>>>> fantastic receiver specs, but don't do as well with audio quality.
>>>> Yaesu
>>>> radios seem to have more bells and whistles than anyone else, but have
>>>> the
>>>> worst track record for accessibility, and don't seem to do as well
>>>> technically as Icoms.
>>>>
>>>> Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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