When tuning Single Sideband signals, the transmissions still sound like Donald Duck. What can I do to improve the sound?
Make sure you are tuned to the correct sideband (LSB or USB). For amateur frequencies below 10 MHz, LSB is normally used. For amateur frequencies above 10 MHz, USB is normally used. Commercial broadcast and Utility stations normally use USB. Select Narrow IF bandwidth. Tune the main tuning knob for the clearest reception. You should be able to get good quality audio if you tweak it enough. Even the Narrow IF filter in the Satellit is too broad for optimum SSB reception, which may cause problems if there are several transmitters using SSB on nearby frequencies. This is a shortcoming shared with most portables. Performance may be improved by adjusting the BFO, click here to see details of the adjustment.
