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On Jul 17, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Michael Thurman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> holy fucking shit what bank did ou rob?
> 
> On Jul 17, 2013, at 1:34 PM, Alan R. Downing <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
>> Anthony, Kelvin is correct.  The best method of catching rare DX, =
> where
>> there is always a massive pileup, is to listen to his RX frequency =
> while you
>> transmit.  It is necessary to figure his pattern so you know the best
>> frequency to call him on.  For those hams that seriously chase DX, it =
> is
>> really a must-have.  Paying extra for that capability is necessary  if =
> you
>> want to land the big fish.  When you consider the cost of other =
> components
>> of your station, such as an amplifier, and a good antenna, paying $8 =
> grand
>> for your transceiver doesn't seem to be out of line.  My SteppIr DB36, =
> for
>> example, cost me about $14,000 taking into account of the purchase =
> price,
>> and the labor necessary to assemble and install it.  What is that old
>> saying?  "if you are going to play, you gotta pay."
>> =20
>> Best 73
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>> Alan R. Downing
>> Phoenix, AZ
>> =20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:06 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: TS-990 Review
>> =20
>> Hi Anthony,
>> =20
>> The TS-2000 allows you to switch between two VFO receiver frequencies, =
> but I
>> was talking about receiving two frequencies simultaneously.  The =
> radios I
>> mentioned allow you to split the two frequencies into left and right
>> channels on your headphones, or have two separate speakers.
>> =20
>> This type of dual receive is important if you want to monitor a DX =
> station
>> who will be transmitting on frequency A, but listening on frequency B. =
> In
>> both SSB and CW QSOS, the DX will often be listening across a range of
>> frequencies, and it's much easier to find their listening frequency, =
> or spot
>> their listening pattern, if you can hear both frequencies =
> simultaneously.
>> =20
>> You can certainly do it with a TS-2000, but you have to switch between =
> the
>> two frequencies, and can easily miss something.  Mind you, you pay for =
> the
>> function!
>> =20
>> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID