New HF Rig?

[fogdog]

Im digging this 7300. Didn't know what I've been missing. Weak signals are fun to bring in with the filters, 2 pre amp settings, notch filter, and the waterfall display. Totally cool. Oh, and I guess it sounds good. At least on 10 m fm, and ssb. I still can't believe it's sitting on this Old Mans desk.

 

[Riverman]

fogdog,
I've been wanting a new radio for some time now. Reading your posts encouraged me to get off my duff and order one.

Preferring a classic look and buttons and knobs in lieu of a touch screen, I chose the Kenwood TS-590SG.

Will post a pic when I receive it and have it set up.

Thanks again for the nudge!

Jim

 

[fogdog]

K

fogdog,
I've been wanting a new radio for some time now. Reading your posts encouraged me to get off my duff and order one.

Preferring a classic look and buttons and knobs in lieu of a touch screen, I chose the Kenwood TS-590SG.

Will post a pic when I receive it and have it set up.

Thanks again for the nudge!

Jim

That's great, but don't blame me if you find yourself playing with your new radio for hours on end.
All I can say is that there a lot of folks on the air using 7300's now. Im not saying there there the greatest thing out there, but there's a ton of them out there, and everyone comments on the audio in a positive way.
Today I was on AM 20 METERS 14.327. That was cool. Qso from east TN to northern WA. Love my new Radio. I hope you will enjoy yours as much. 73

 

[fogdog]

fogdog,
I've been wanting a new radio for some time now. Reading your posts encouraged me to get off my duff and order one.

Preferring a classic look and buttons and knobs in lieu of a touch screen, I chose the Kenwood TS-590SG.

Will post a pic when I receive it and have it set up.

Thanks again for the nudge!

Jim

I totally understand wanting a particular look in your equipment. Rock On, I'll see ya Down the log.

 

[Riverman]

It's here!

Kenwood TS-590SG Love it!



Also decided to get a new power supply. My MegaWatt was rock steady and never missed a beat but the fan ran continuously and was finally a little too loud for me.
I chose an Alinco DM-330MVT. Four main differences:
The Alinco is HEAVY!
It has a lighted volt/amp meter.
The fan only comes on when needed.
The fan is QUIET.
Time will tell if it holds up and performs as well as the MegaWatt.



Here's my new setup.



Like fogdog, am havin' fun now!

 

[OldTech03]

Then you need a monstrous tube amp to heat your shack.

I got all I need! and they all work sorta, kinda, well maybe? and since I'm smarter then the average bear I can make them work on any frequency I want just need some fence wire and some caps and 10 low pass filters.

 

[543_Dallas]

K

That's great, but don't blame me if you find yourself playing with your new radio for hours on end.
All I can say is that there a lot of folks on the air using 7300's now. Im not saying there there the greatest thing out there, but there's a ton of them out there, and everyone comments on the audio in a positive way.
Today I was on AM 20 METERS 14.327. That was cool. Qso from east TN to northern WA. Love my new Radio. I hope you will enjoy yours as much. 73

The SDR rigs usually sound very good on AM. The older rigs were built with ssb in mind and were usually to narrow banded. Most had to be modified to get a respectable sound on AM.

Keep a lookout for the upcoming AM events that take place in Winter. The AM rally starts Feb 1st.

 

[fogdog]

It's here!

Kenwood TS-590SG Love it!

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Also decided to get a new power supply. My MegaWatt was rock steady and never missed a beat but the fan ran continuously and was finally a little too loud for me.
I chose an Alinco DM-330MVT. Four main differences:
The Alinco is HEAVY!
It has a lighted volt/amp meter.
The fan only comes on when needed.
The fan is QUIET.
Time will tell if it holds up and performs as well as the MegaWatt.

View attachment 27193

Here's my new setup.

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Like fogdog, am havin' fun now!

Rock on Man! Nice Rig.

 

[sp5it]

Had to say that: your rig is as good as antenna(s) you use.
Mike

 

[L2]

It's here!

Kenwood TS-590SG Love it!

View attachment 27192

Also decided to get a new power supply. My MegaWatt was rock steady and never missed a beat but the fan ran continuously and was finally a little too loud for me.
I chose an Alinco DM-330MVT. Four main differences:
The Alinco is HEAVY!
It has a lighted volt/amp meter.
The fan only comes on when needed.
The fan is QUIET.
Time will tell if it holds up and performs as well as the MegaWatt.

View attachment 27193

Here's my new setup.

View attachment 27194

Like fogdog, am havin' fun now!

Been using the same power supply for about a year now with my 7300.

Hash noise is nonexistent on the Alinco power supply. As is any noise from the internal fan. Excellent little supply.

Have fun with your 590.

 

[fogdog]

The SDR rigs usually sound very good on AM. The older rigs were built with ssb in mind and were usually to narrow banded. Most had to be modified to get a respectable sound on AM.

Keep a lookout for the upcoming AM events that take place in Winter. The AM rally starts Feb 1st.

Looking forward to the AM contest.

 

[543_Dallas]

Looking forward to the AM contest.

Good deal. It's not a typical contest where people exchange 59 signal reports. People actually have a qso and some don't even log any contacts. Don't be offended if someone says youre piss weak. It's not meant as an insult. Just means they can't hear you very well and it happens to everyone.