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COLIN LAMB wrote:
Nope I have a TR-5. It has an analog vfo. There is a separate
synthesizer for the TR-5, but it made of unobtanium and priced accordingly.

You're right. I just check the documentation. I was fooled by the external
VFO having being digitial.

From now on, I'll have to tune it more slowly. :-) I was assuming the
100Hz jumps were inherent in the synthesizer and are only the display.


The TR-5 came out after the TR-7 with the intent of being a poor man's TR-7.
But, it was priced the same as the Japanese rigs with a synthesizer and many
more bells and whistles.


Yes, I also have a TS-430s, which I think is around the same time. It has
AM send and receive (send may be DSRC, I don't remember), FM, more filter
options (TR-5 has one additional, TS-430 has one for SSB and one for CW),
8 memories, two "VFOs", etc. It also has a more sensitive receiver,
but it has a lot more noise.


The TR-5 is really closer to a solid state KWM-2 than a solid state TR-4.
it is one of those perfect for your deserted island, where you cannot get
parts.

That's for sure.

Geoff.

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