On 8/22/2010 8:49 PM, [email protected] wrote:
>
> I spend 100% of my time operating CW and like narrow filter BW. Usually 
> operate at 350 to 300hz BW, and often tighter, utilizing my 250hz filter. 
> Today as I cranked down the Band Width, I discovered a 24 db drop in signal 
> strength when the 250hz filter switched in. Went back and verified all the 
> Config settings were correct. Filter is ON, Gn 4 db, Filter Frequency Zero 
> (as per manual with 8 pole filters).
>
> Can the filter go South for no apparent reason? Or am I missing something. 
> When I switch the filter in line, I basically lose a signal, dropping 4 S 
> units.
>
> The only other thing I've done is to align the Reference Oscillator with WWV 
> after connecting a P3.
>
> Your input will be appreciated.
>
page 46 owners manual
Filter Loss Compensation


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GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan
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