> The rest of the operation of the unit is software based. Software peak
> detectors are used to "grab" the highest instantaneous voltage from the
> detector. That value is squared and divided by a constant (e*e/r=power)
> to display the RF power. Software determines when and how to "dump" the
> peak detectors. A digital filter of sorts is used to eliminate errors
> from the initial power spike often discussed on this board.
Why eliminate a peak that is really there?
Most people would love to know what the real overshoot is, since it
reduces component life and increases splatter.
My opinion would be if the overshoot is there tell us.
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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