I can vouch that there is no reason to order both the 400 and 250 filters. When I first ordered my K3 on the phone, whomever I spoke with (and I can't remember) convinced me that these two would be the best combination for CW operation.
In reality, there is very little difference between the two filters and in actual operation I don't see the need for the 250. A better combination would be the 1000 and 400. When calling CQ, I like to keep the BW set to around 800 to capture those signals that are not zero-beat. Once in a QSO or contest exchange, I can crank the BW down below 400 if needed. At least with the way I operate, the 1000/400 combo makes more sense. So, I plan to order the 1000 filter. Anyone want a 250 filter at a good discount? Contact me offline. 73, John, WA6L Jim Miller-14 wrote: > > Thanks for bringing up the filter topic - > > This is one of my main questions now. I finally ordered mine with no > optional filters and plan on adding them to the order before ship BUT I do > not know which will be the best for me. I suppose the answer to that is > that it will be different for everybody. I do expect to add the second > reciever board at some point, maybe not before initial ship. > > Some sub-topics: > > 1) Is there any point in ordering the 200, 250, 400 and 500? Probably not. > Somebody explain how the filters are selected by the radio and recommend a > couple of reasonable configurations please. I want to be able to run > PSK, > RTTY, CW and SSB and mainly I want to not have to deal with nearby > signals, > I want them GONE. > > 2) a. Why would you order a 2.8 when you get a 2.7 with the radio? > b. Can you order the 2.8 instead of the standard 2.7 and receive "some" > credit for the 2.7 you didn't want? > > 3) Will the 1.8 make the SSB hard to understand vs possibly the 2.1? I > almost ordered the 1.8 but wasn't sure so didn't order anything yet. > > 4) What would be the best filter for RTTY? > > 5) Which filter will be best for PSK? A 6K filter or a 2.8 or narrower > looking at just part of the band at a time? > > Pick one (or all) and give me your thoughts, > > THANKS, > de Jim KG0KP (NewBee) > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A--SSB---WPX---Filters---Controls-tp16399464p16418680.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
