[Elecraft] Wide SSB caps or not?

[Don Wilhelm]

Kieth,

If you have the KDSP2 installed, its SSB low pass filter function cuts off
the high frequency end of the 2.6 kHz filter, and you end up with about a
2.4 kHz bandwidth for receive anyway.

What I am saying is that the 2.4 is about ideal for receive.  If you want a
more Hi-Fi transmitted signal, then the 2.6 will give you a bit more
bandwidth in your transmitted signal.

Without the KDSP2, the 2.6 kHz will give you a wider receive bandwidth, and
signals tune a little easier as a result, but you have 200 Hz more high
frequency noise along with the signal which may negate the advantages.  The
choice depends on your ears and your tastes.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> So guys, I just ordered the SSB board and the 100 watt PA.  I also
> ordered the wide SSB caps.  Should I put them in or leave them out?
>
> Can you hear the difference between 2.4 KHz and 2.6 KHz on receive?  On
> transmit?
>
> SSB is only about 5% of my operating time.  I'll dabble in 'phone here
> and there.  Everything from contests to DX to rag chewing.
>
> - Keith N1AS -
> - K2 5411 -
>