05-23-2019, 12:07 AM
Ordered parts to build an IBAM board today. Progress in a couple of weekends, as there won't be a chance this week.
Also, I've been thinking about FM alignment. No scope or proper FM generator here, but I do have an accurate signal generator. Here is my question - in adjusting the discriminator, can I check linearity by zeroing at 10.7 MHz, and then look at the DC voltages generated for equal shifts in frequency above and below this center point, out to the +/-75 kHz max?
Just a thought, as I have some odd issues with distortion and weird artifacts in the stereo reception - Especially on busy music with a lot of tonal range. With limited test equipment, and no opportunity to find and get this to a pro, and an overwhelming desire to over-think the process in order to have more fun, I want to explore the options . Whatever the outcome, I can always get back to where I am now. Meanwhile, I'm learning more about multplex (And the Fisher MPX unit) and FM receivers in general.
Comments welcome!
Ed
Also, I've been thinking about FM alignment. No scope or proper FM generator here, but I do have an accurate signal generator. Here is my question - in adjusting the discriminator, can I check linearity by zeroing at 10.7 MHz, and then look at the DC voltages generated for equal shifts in frequency above and below this center point, out to the +/-75 kHz max?
Just a thought, as I have some odd issues with distortion and weird artifacts in the stereo reception - Especially on busy music with a lot of tonal range. With limited test equipment, and no opportunity to find and get this to a pro, and an overwhelming desire to over-think the process in order to have more fun, I want to explore the options . Whatever the outcome, I can always get back to where I am now. Meanwhile, I'm learning more about multplex (And the Fisher MPX unit) and FM receivers in general.
Comments welcome!
Ed
I don't hold with furniture that talks.