Wes, The HD model will include per-receiver hardware noise blanker modules, similar to a dual-receive K3S.
All models will have enhanced DSP-based blanking, supplemented by fast-pulse blanking in the FPGA, which is similar to the function of hardware blanker. And yes, the UI will be simplified. Wayne N6KR ---- elecraft.com > On Jul 31, 2019, at 10:20 AM, Wes <wes_n...@triconet.org> wrote: > > Since the basic K4 is direct sampling, I don't see there being a hardware > blanker. On the other hand, the "HD" will be superhet with crystal > filtering. Crystal filters delay and stretch noise pulses, making subsequent > software blanking less effective. > > So, my first question is, will there be a hardware blanker ahead of the > crystal filtering and will there be some delay in the signal path to > compensated for time delays in the noise channel? > > Second, with there be enough "smarts" in the blanking system so an operator > doesn't have to wade through 400+ settings? > > Wes N7WS > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@elecraft.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
