[Elecraft] Which KSB2 bandwith do you like?

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Hello Paul,

Bandwidth - for ragchewing and general DXing, 2.0kHz to 2.2kHz  is my
choice. Echoing Stewart, G3RXQ, that suits my ear. It also appears to suit
my voice / microphone on transmit.

Grounding Crystals - Yes it does. If grounding wires have to be used because
the crystals are sitting on insulation (like in K2), the grounding wire
should be soldered to the bottom side of the can with GREAT care, and
without roasting the crystal which would / could change its RF
characteristics.

Good luck es 73,

Geoff
GM4ESD
Rainy Scotland.

----- Original Message -----
From: <paulrubin at houston.rr.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 8:41 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Which KSB2 bandwith do you like?


> Hello All:
>
> I'm sure that this has been discussed many, many times, but would you be
so kind as to give me the pros and cons of the various filter options? Also
does grounding the crystals at the bases significantly improve filter
performance?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Paul Rubin N8NOV
> Hot Humid Houston
>