Re: SG-2020 Specs

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From: Larry East (w1hue@amsat.org)
Date: Mon Apr 07 1997 - 17:08:17 EDT


At 02:04 AM 3/30/97 +0000, you wrote:
>--
>Specs for SG-2020:
> Technical Features of the Model SG-2020 Transceiver
>
....snip...

> Sensitivity better than .3uV
> Intermodulation +15dBM 3rd order intercept

Well, these specs are certainly nothing to brag about! My modified QRP+ has
a receive sensitivity of less than 0.1uV, as does a standard QRP++. Not sure
about the 3rd order intercept...

> Built-in Noise Blanker
> RF gain control

These are certainly improvements over the QRP+/QRP++...

> Total consumption in Receive mode; under 200mA

About the same as a QRP++...

> Transmitter power adjustable from 0 to 20 watts PEP output, with
> efficient operation at 5W

Wonder what they are using in the final?

....snip...
>
>Notes:
>
> 1.Meets all applicable FCC and EC requirements for spurious emissions

The QRP+/QRP++ certainly won't meed EC harmonic attenuation specs!

> 2.In addition to the features herewith, all specifications of the
> Model SG-2020 will meet or exceed those of the QRP PLUS transceiver

I should hope so...

> 3.Specificaitons subject to change without notice

Which probably means they ain't actually built one yet...

> 4.Product available tentatively September 1997.

Don't hold your breath...

So... what happens to support (parts and service) for the 2000 or so Index
QRP Plus rigs out there in ham-land????

72, L.


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