[Elecraft] SSB output overshoot

Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy gmk at gm4esd.fsworld.co.uk
Fri Nov 3 16:23:00 EST 2006


Don,

Thank you for putting me straight on this. On the control loop question I 
agree with David, M0DHO, that an explanation of the workings of the ALC 
system would be useful not only in its dynamic state but also in its static 
state.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD

----- Original Message ----- 

> Geoff,
>
> Your question is a lot easier than the control loop question.
> The series resistor R66 on the RF board will limit the response of the 
> basic
> detector in the base K2 when the other devices are installed - consider 
> that
> the KPA100 (and other options that provide the VRFDET signal) use an op 
> amp
> output with no series resistor - all options other than the KAT2 use a
> tri-state device so it can be enabled or disabled under control of the
> microprocessor(s).
>
> This is a bussing technique as opposed to simply connecting several 
> outputs
> together.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>





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