If you do get the 2nd RX and do diversity, using a 5 pole filter, you will need to order one with a matching offset. Elecraft will do that, for a small extra charge.
73, Guy. On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 6:44 PM, George A. Thornton <[email protected]> wrote: > Note responses: > > 1. The TXCO-3 is not necessary. The basic TXCO is quite stable enough. > > 2. You will probably do fine with the 2.7 filter, but may have > complications matching filters if you decide in the future to get the > second Rx for diversity receive. > > 3. For other filters, you could get by in casual use with just the 2.7 > or 2.8. Filter narrowing can happen with roofing filters or with DSP. > The narrow roofing filters do a better job of filtering out noisy > neighbors than DSP filtering. IF you are just casual and don't care > about digging out a weak station in a crowded band, then you can save > some money. That being said, having one or two of the narrow filters > gives you the opportunity to test out this rig's true capability. That > is worth the price of admission. > > 4. The KUSB is just an adapter cable. They are sold everywhere and you > do not have to buy one from Elecraft. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Linda and Bob > Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 3:07 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 option questions > > I am ordering my K3 sometime next week. I want to make certain that I > order the suitable options when placing my order. The K3 will be factory > assembled. I am not a contester. I enjoy RAG CHEWING on SSB and CW. I do > not currently do any digital modes; not active on HF FM; do not normally > listen to SWL; do not intend to work AM on the HF bands. > > Currently own an ICOM IC-7800 and IC-756PROII. No need for a second RX > in the K3 with optional filters for it. The IC-7800 already has this > feature; the IC-756PROII has dual watch. I use two THP amps, HL-1.5KFX, > one for each ICOM. I may switch one amp out to use with the K3. I can > get the THP amp adapter cable from DX Engineering for $35. I also use a > Palstar AT-AUTO ant. tuner with the IC-7800. > > (1) Do I need to order the TCXO-3? Is it necessary for greater > stability? > > (2) Should I order the 2.8 8-pole SSB filter option instead of the > standard 2.7 5-pole in the first RX? Will I notice much of a difference? > > I plan to order the KAT-3F, a 400 Hz CW filter KFL3A-400; KXV3A, > K3/100-F, KFL-3A-1.8K SSB filter (8-pole); KUSB adapter; I may order > KFL3A-2.8K 8-pole filter if recommended (order at the $109.95 swap out > price when placing my order). I don't believe that there are any other > filters that would help me operate based on my criteria above. Maybe the > 250 Hz for CW, but with the great K3 PBT and high/lows cuts, it may only > be another expense not needed. > > Since most new computers seem to have more USB ports than RS-232 ports, > the USB adapter may be useful. Does Elecraft actually switch out the > RS-232 jack for the USB or do they just send you an adapter cable? > > Any help, comments and suggestions would be most appreciated. The > Elecraft Reflector seems to be a wealth of knowledge for the new or old > Elecraft owner. Thanks to everyone who answered my previous post about > the Heil HC-6 Pro Elite headset and the Yamaha CM-500 headset. > > Bob Wilderman, K3SRO > [email protected] > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
