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Improve low pass filtering

A project log for ESP32 HF QRP FT8 Transceiver

A compact digitally controlled RF 1.8 to 28 MHz platform for HF amateur. DSP mod/demod, integrated FT8 codec and FT8 QSO management.

guido-iw5alzGuido - IW5ALZ 06/26/2026 at 19:210 Comments

I realized my 3 switchable filters aren't enough for all HF bands.


FilterHam Bands CoverageFrequency Range
LPF11.8 – 3.5 MHz0.1 - 5 MHz
LPF25 – 7 – 14 MHz5.1 - 18 MHz
LPF321 – 28 MHz10.1 - 30 MHz

E.g. 1.8 MHz has also a 2nd harmonic not filtered by LPF1, while 7 MHz also has a 2nd harmonic not filtered by LPF2.
Therefore I suppose I need 4 or 5 filters:

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