In a message dated 9/3/07 9:34:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Would I be right in assuming the more conversions, the > higher the phase noise, even if crystal oscillators are used? It's not that simple. A multiconversion rx with quiet oscillators can have less phase noise than a single-conversion rx with a noisy oscillator. > > In the homebrew receivers, I used B+W coil stock, which > I think has very high Q... > That's only one component. Good but not perfect. The key is for the entire oscillator *circuit* to be high Q, not just one or two components. 73 de Jim, N2EY ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
