Re: [Drakelist] 8 pole filter

2011-03-08 Thread Curt Nixon

GM Neil:

Generally speaking, the more poles in the filter, the more it will 
resemble a "Perfect" filter...that is the response is 100% right up to 
the edge of the filter passband, then 0 past the edge of the passband.  
This is never achieved in real-world analog filters.  The cut-off edge 
has a particular slope to it.  So..it might be 100% inside the "edge" 
and drops to 50% output at some distance out from the edge.  Filter 
shape factor is used to describe the effect of the shape on the 
response.  Most analog filters have the passband specified at a point 
3dB down the edge..or what is the bandwidth at the three dB point.  It 
is also important to then look at what the bandwidth is at the 60 dB 
point as well.


What this means in the real world of listening is how effectively 
signals outside the passband of the filter are heard.  In this case, the 
8 pole filter is more effective at reducing those out-of-passband 
signals so they will be heard even less than with a 4 pole filter.


For some purposes, a "softer" filter edge is easier to listen to.  Many 
other factors come into play as well but this is the general idea.


DSP impllemented filters can have VERY sharp cut-off edges because they 
aren't physically adddng sections to a filter.  They can approach the 
brickwall ideal shape in some cases.


Hope this helps some.

Curt
KU8L


Neil M Califano wrote:
Why is an 8 pole 5 khz filter better than a 4 pole, since they're both 5 khz? 



  


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[Drakelist] My plates are shorted, and I can't tune up

2011-03-08 Thread TC Dailey
Hearing the plates shorting is your first clue - another way to find the 
points at which they DO short, is with an ohmmeter (analog is best). 
Aluminum plates of caps, in some climates, develop something akin to "tin 
pest" in that metal.  Aluminum oxides begin to "grow" on the plates; they 
can and will short out.  Old fashioned contact-burnishers (for relays) work 
swell for getting rid of them, but in severe cases, you'll have to use 
sandpaper.  Remember, the oxide IS kind a semi-conductor, so be sure to get 
all the remains OUT.


Tom - WØEAJ 



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Re: [Drakelist] Thanks

2011-03-08 Thread Ron
If you plan ahead you can make the originals fit. I have mine inside my TR7 
with the kit's electrolytic caps from Cumbria Designs.  

That said, it will be SO MUCH EASIER if you build/replace the 6 with tantalum 
caps.  The plug connectors are another item to plan/watch for.

73,
Ron WD8SBB

--- On Mon, 3/7/11, pony...@aol.com  wrote:

From: pony...@aol.com 
Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Thanks
To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
Date: Monday, March 7, 2011, 10:13 PM



 

 
 Hi Gang,
 
  Sorry for not responding to all the nice people that helped me with 
some of my Drake woes. I've been working on a UV-3 for around six months. I had 
to replace countless parts, one of which was due to a dumb mistake. I 
inadvertently shorted 12 volts to the 5 volt line. That cost me a divider 
board, 
and many, many hours of head scratching. The UV-3 now lives. Next on my 
agenda is the X-Lock installation in my TR-7, I had already stuffed all the 
electrolytic caps, and boy did I make a mess swapping them for the Tantilum 
Caps 
after finding out the hard way that there isn't room for the tall caps. 
Yikes!!!
 
  Again, thanks for all the help Enjoy those Drakes.. Tom 
Maguire, WD8JPP 
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[Drakelist] Station upgrade?

2011-03-08 Thread Michael & Sue Trussell
The weather and old age have taken its toll on my old AV5 Cushcraft 5 band
vertical antenna. I am considering a purchase of another all band MBVE-1UP
45 foot vertical by DX Engineering. Because I have been out of amateur radio
for many years the technical knowledge that I thought knew about antennas
and such has evolved so much by the various equipment manufactures that my
knowledge base has become outdated somewhat. I need to stick with a vertical
because of lack real estate and living in a city lot!

 

I would like some suggestions from you who have been keeping up on the art
and technology to offer some suggestions on using an antenna like the above
mentioned MBVE-1, with my Drake MN2700 antenna tuner. I would like to use
all of the capacity of this antenna; I also understand that the capacity of
the MN2700 is limited to the standard amateur radio frequencies.  I would
like to use the WARC bands that I now have the capacity to use with my TR7
along with the L4B amp just recently rebuilt. It works even better now with
a new power supply. 

 

Should I look for another tuner to use or purchase another MN2700 and
attempt to modify it?

 

Any suggestion or ideas would be greatly appreciated 

 

 

Thank you in advance

 

 

Michael J TrussellKA8ASN

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Re: [Drakelist] 8 pole filter

2011-03-08 Thread Doug Smith [W7KF]
On first glance it *seems* like the more poles, the better.  Certainly, the 
skirts will be steeper and the bandwidth at the 60 DB point will be more narrow.


But, there is a price to pay for this additional selectivity -- group delay. 
The more poles you you have in the filter the worse the group delay spec will 
be.  So, static crashes and other impulse signals tend to get stretched out. 
This can lessen the quality of the listening experience.


Just another thing to stay up late, worrying about.   ;-)

73,
-Doug, W7KF
 http://www.w7kf.com


Curt Nixon wrote:

GM Neil:

Generally speaking, the more poles in the filter, the more it will 
resemble a "Perfect" filter...


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[Drakelist] 8 Pole filter

2011-03-08 Thread Neil M Califano
For AM listening would a 5 khz 8 pole filter be too steep? 


  

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[Drakelist] SPR-4 Crystals

2011-03-08 Thread Byron Tatum
Hello-
    Does anyone on the list know where I can buy ham band crystals for the 
SPR-4? There used to be a lot of them on eBay but I don't see them anymore (now 
that I need to find some!).
    Also, does anyone have a TA-4 trtabsceive adapter?
                                    Thanks,
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Re: [Drakelist] Station upgrade?

2011-03-08 Thread Richard Palmer
Well I'm guessing that the only thing that has changed antenna wise is it's
advertising. And most of that is now not only crap, it is an out and out
lie. And because the ARRL(for one) does not require truth in the advertising
that they print it sorta looks like there is all this new stuff. Most
notably are vertical antennas that do not require radials or even a
counterpoise.

I use a Butternut HF-6V with a MN2000 and have (can) tune the WARC bands
with it.
I know that this does not directly address your system but the theory does.
If your MN2700 is anything like the older MN2000 you should not have a
problem. DO NOT use RG8X. I think that anything short of Times LMR 400 is a
waste of money and time.

The best thing anyone can do is to ignore the advertising and get your
information from other Hams... just like you are doing.

Take Care
KB8NXO

On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM, Michael & Sue Trussell <
mtruss8...@comcast.net> wrote:

> The weather and old age have taken its toll on my old AV5 Cushcraft 5 band
> vertical antenna. I am considering a purchase of another all band MBVE-1UP
> 45 foot vertical by DX Engineering. Because I have been out of amateur radio
> for many years the technical knowledge that I thought knew about antennas
> and such has evolved so much by the various equipment manufactures that my
> knowledge base has become outdated somewhat. I need to stick with a vertical
> because of lack real estate and living in a city lot!
>
>
>
> I would like some suggestions from you who have been keeping up on the art
> and technology to offer some suggestions on using an antenna like the above
> mentioned MBVE-1, with my Drake MN2700 antenna tuner. I would like to use
> all of the capacity of this antenna; I also understand that the capacity of
> the MN2700 is limited to the standard amateur radio frequencies.  I would
> like to use the WARC bands that I now have the capacity to use with my TR7
> along with the L4B amp just recently rebuilt. It works even better now with
> a new power supply.
>
>
>
> Should I look for another tuner to use or purchase another MN2700 and
> attempt to modify it?
>
>
>
> Any suggestion or ideas would be greatly appreciated
>
>
>
>
>
> Thank you in advance
>
>
>
>
>
> Michael J TrussellKA8ASN
>
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[Drakelist] (no subject)

2011-03-08 Thread Neil M Califano
"It depends.  If there are interfering stations nearby, it would help to have a 
narrow filter.  If clear conditions, an 8 kc filter would improve the fidelity."

Do you mean an 8 pole filter or an 8 khz filter? Why would 8 pole be 8 kc?



  

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Re: [Drakelist] SPR-4 Crystals

2011-03-08 Thread TONYKURL
Byron:  I've purchased most of my SPR-4 crystals from International  
Crystal Manufacturing in Oklahoma City, OK.  They're on the web:  icmfg.com  
When 
you speak with the order desk, tell them the range you want  to cover and 
that you have an SPR-4--they will know the type of crystal and the  frequency 
you'll need.  Your crystals will arrive in 2-3 weeks.  I  strongly recommend 
them!
 
73, Tony N3WAK
 
 
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[Drakelist] 8 Pole filter

2011-03-08 Thread Neil M Califano
"It depends.  If there are interfering stations nearby, it would help to have a 
narrow filter.  If clear conditions, an 8 kc filter would improve the fidelity."

Do you mean an 8 pole filter or an 8 khz filter? Why would 8 pole be 8 kc?


  

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[Drakelist] WANTED: DRAKE R-4C

2011-03-08 Thread Cold Old Stone Crab
Looking for a fully functional, clean rust and pitting  free chassis, high
serial number [above 28500] R-4C receiver complete with the 4-NB noise
blanker;  MS-4  speaker; xtals for 160, 60, 30, 17,12m; original instruction
manual; complete set of filters for 6kHz, 1.5kHz,.5kHz, .25kHz.Detailed info
on the unit would be most welcomed and, if any modifications may have been
done to the unit, detailed information on any and all modifications  would
be most welcomed in advance of purchase. Contact me in advance with details
on unit's condition, cost price, method of shipping to a U.S. address! My
thanks.
Vy 73,
C6ANI, Ric.
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[Drakelist] L4B Fan Mounting Grommets

2011-03-08 Thread Woody
*Anyone know where you can get the fan mounting Grommets for the L4B?*
*Thanks *
*Woody (KO4BG)*
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Re: [Drakelist] Drakelist Digest, Vol 33, Issue 12

2011-03-08 Thread grant vyborny
>
> I've been using a Cushcraft R-7 "half-wave" Vertical on the roof of my
>  house driven be my Drake gear; I've been feeding it with RG-8X with no
> problem, both QRP and QRO.  I'm curious why we should avoid RG-8X?  What's
> the big deal about the "X" cable?
>

BTW, the R-7 is designed to configure and operate with no radials, and is
very easy to assemble, erect and tune.  I also have the Butternut HF-6 which
works great! but requires some work to its "mind right," adjusting the
sections and the radials and the ground.  can't say that one is a better
performer than the other but the Cushcraft is definitely easier.

Grant



> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:49:18 -0500
> From: Richard Palmer 
> To: drakelist@zerobeat.net
> Subject: Re: [Drakelist] Station upgrade?
> Message-ID:
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Well I'm guessing that the only thing that has changed antenna wise is it's
> advertising. And most of that is now not only crap, it is an out and out
> lie. And because the ARRL(for one) does not require truth in the
> advertising
> that they print it sorta looks like there is all this new stuff. Most
> notably are vertical antennas that do not require radials or even a
> counterpoise.
>
> I use a Butternut HF-6V with a MN2000 and have (can) tune the WARC bands
> with it.
> I know that this does not directly address your system but the theory does.
> If your MN2700 is anything like the older MN2000 you should not have a
> problem. DO NOT use RG8X. I think that anything short of Times LMR 400 is a
> waste of money and time.
>
> The best thing anyone can do is to ignore the advertising and get your
> information from other Hams... just like you are doing.
>
> Take Care
> KB8NXO
>
> On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM, Michael & Sue Trussell <
> mtruss8...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > The weather and old age have taken its toll on my old AV5 Cushcraft 5
> band
> > vertical antenna. I am considering a purchase of another all band
> MBVE-1UP
> > 45 foot vertical by DX Engineering. Because I have been out of amateur
> radio
> > for many years the technical knowledge that I thought knew about antennas
> > and such has evolved so much by the various equipment manufactures that
> my
> > knowledge base has become outdated somewhat. I need to stick with a
> vertical
> > because of lack real estate and living in a city lot!
> >
>
>
> End of Drakelist Digest, Vol 33, Issue 12
> *
>
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