On 11/13/2010 10:36 AM, dave wrote:
Herbert Visser wrote:

experimental bent. Very few AM hams are running stock commercial
gear;
usually, at the very least, it is modified for better quality audio.

Better than Collins tube gear? How?



Stock KW-1s and 32Vs have fairly narrow "communications quality"
audio with middling distortion, though not as bad as some other
manufacturers. The experimental AM crowd often strives for audio
far, far beyond that -- trying to achieve HF audio several degrees
better than, say, KHJ's in its golden days. Some are successful.

In short: lower distortion at higher modulation densities; enhanced
frequency response despite the limitations of the medium;
maintaining excellent intelligibility while retaining high perceived
quality; and that indefinable something that makes for appealing,
beautiful sound.


With every good wish,


Kevin, WB4AIO.
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