[Elecraft] 8 pole vs 5 pole..I knew this would happen

[Larry Phipps]

Yes, again reinforcing my point, Lyle, although you always seem to state 
it better. The more I learn about this rig the more I want to play with it.

73,
Larry N8LP



Lyle Johnson wrote:
>> Yes, that is exactly the point I was trying to make!  You can have it 
>> as you like it (I am speculating a bit about the control options in 
>> the firmware, of course). Some people like a wider width at the first 
>> IF to hear signals approaching, even if it opens the window for AGC 
>> blocking or desense. Others would want the two passbands to be 
>> exactly aligned and as narrow as possible, which would provide the 
>> best IMD and AGC performance, but then the signals will drop off the 
>> cliff as you tune. What you appear to have done is allow nuance in 
>> these adjustments, which I think is quite clever and well thought 
>> out. I can't wait to play with it.
>
> One other feature you're sure to like, then, is the CW "context" or 
> "PB2" filter.  Set this one as wide as you like -the crystal filter 
> selection will be driven by this.  Then set a "suppression level" 
> maybe down 10 or 20 or 30 dB.  Overlay this with the narrow filter you 
> want and presto!  You can hear the context from nearby stations, but 
> at reduced amplitude, while the signals in the narrow filter you are 
> working (or trying to work :-) are emphasized and drive the AGC level.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
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