[Elecraft] Wrong Filter Question - 8 pole vs. 5 Pole Filters

[drewko1 at verizon.net]

I'm guessing that I wouldn't be able to tell the difference, like
monster cable for the stereo. Will there ever be an instance when I
will say, "Boy, if only i had an 8 pole filter; I might have snagged
that rare DX station!" I doubt it.

Actually, if it had been a choice between 8 and 5 in a 500 Hz filter,
I might have chosen the 8. But I don't want a 400 Hz filter however
many poles it has; I want 500 Hz. This has to do with the fact that in
a hypershphere of very high dimensionality nearly all of the volume
lies very close to the surface. Just kidding. The filter graphs mean
next to nothing to me.

I guess when it comes time to sell the rig the 8-pole guys will have
an advantage over us filter ignoramuses and cheapskates. Anyhow, the
price difference between the is now $40 for me according to the order
summary.

73,
Drew
AF2Z



On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:29:25 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

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>I asked the wrong filter question...or...what was on my mind and how it came out my fingers did not jive.
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>Which is better a 5 pole filter or an 8 pole filter.  Supposedly the 8 pole would have sharper skirts....and for only 20 more bucks...well....I would like to know the difference between the two filters.  Is it worth the 20 bucks?  I am sure it is, but as you all know there is some economic rumbling and need to watch the pennies.
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>This is not about cost....it is about what is the difference between the two types of filters.
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>Lee - k0WA
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