[Elecraft] 1.8 kHz SSB Filter

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I definitely agree regarding having a 1.8 kHz filter for SSB is a 
positive attribute.   In fact both of my radios have 1.8 kHz filters.   
And by reducing the DSP BW to 1.8 kHz and shifting the PBT, one would be 
amazed at how well a SSB signal really sounds. Certainly worth the 
investment in my experience.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 3/8/2018 4:38 PM, elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
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> Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 11:57:32 -0500
> From: Craig Buck<radiok4ia at gmail.com>
> To: Chuck Chandler<chandlerusm at gmail.com>
> Cc:elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters
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> Get the 1.8 if you work ssb.  Experiment with shifting the pass band for
> maximum clarity.  Youll be amazed just how narrow it can get and still be
> understandable.
>
> On Mar 8, 2018 11:24 AM, "Chuck Chandler"<chandlerusm at gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> Right now I have the stock SSB and a 400 Hz filter in both main and sub
>> rcvrs.  I would like to add some a few at a time.  My first priority is to
>> add a couple to the main receiver, since it is the biggest chore to get
>> to.
>>
>> I plan on a 250 Hz CW filter, but am going back and forth between the 2.1
>> and 1.8 kHz filters.  I know that narrowing the DSP to 1.8 gives a really
>> difficult to understand voice signal, while the 2.1 allows in more adjacent
>> signals.  However, the roofing filters may not behave in the same manner.
>> For example, the 1.8 could be set to turn on at 2.1 to take advantage of
>> skirt shape.
>>
>> I primarily DX, and operate in some contests as well.  I know SSB contests
>> really need a narrow SSB filter.
>>
>> Any suggestions on the matter from those who have gone this route before?
>>
>> 73 de Chuck, WS1L