[TowerTalk] Are All Low-Pass Filters Alike? -

Tom Rauch w8ji at contesting.com
Tue Aug 16 18:22:39 EDT 2005


> If the amp is a true linear and is not overdriven, can the
filter be
> inserted between the exciter and amp to solve harmonic
problems?
>
> 73, Keith NM5G

No. Not at all.

External PA's are virtually never class A. Non-class A
power amps always generate substantial harmonic distortion
in waveforms. Besides, most exciter are already very clean
compared to external PA's.

73 Tom



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