mcg@joevax.UUCP (Mark Germain) (12/09/85)
I looking for feedback from anyone who has had direct experience with
either ICOM or Kenwood HF transceivers in a mobile environment. I'm
currently using an ICOM IC-720A for dedicated mobile use which has been
in my vehicle for the past three years. Although the front end of the
720A is very good, the noise blanker, under crowded band conditions as
for example on 20m, or 40m, or in the presence of moderately strong
carriers, is virtually ineffective.
The problem is one of a basic design flaw in the noise blanker and its
associated circuitry. If there is anyone who has first-hand experience
with an HF transceiver in a mobile environment which has a EFFECTIVE
noise blanker under both crowded band conditions and in the presence of
strong carriers, please contact me.
Mark, KB2IF
201 829 4538
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