Hi Kevin, Thanks that now makes sense to me. However, than almost every signal that I am looking at is outside of the two main carriers. Like little spikes, I don't know how else to define it.
Is this not also a function of the filtering set up in the software that you would be using, which supports your statement its kind of like a S meter so take it with a grain of salt. I will have to set up a sked with some fellow K3 users to play with them sending some screen shots back and forth of the waterfall. The IMD Meter you mention looks like a good investment. Don KD8NNU On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 1:19 PM, R. Kevin Stover wrote: > Short of using something like the KK7UQ IMD meter the best way to know > how clean you signal is is to have the guy at the other end send you a > screen shot of your signal on his waterfall. > > If you use something like the IMD meter, the lower the number the > better. Your shooting for -25 or lower. > If you get a screen shot you want NO tracks outside of the two main > carriers. > Treat reported IMD numbers from others like S meter readings. The > quality of that number has a lot to do with the software they're using > and how strong your signal is. > > > > On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 12:47:44 -0500 (EST) > [email protected] wrote: > >> Thank you for the post, however I am confused. >> >> However, maybe you can help me out with some target numbers. >> >> What is a good IMD report number and good SN number from a receiveing >> station and what are the numbers that state you are messing up the >> bands. Lots of contacts kick back and IMD and SN number, as I do >> with my macros. >> >> From my perspective, I can see a trace from someone else and with my >> filters easily work around it with the K3 no problem, but I can not >> tell if I am creating a problem with IMD products. >> >> I am trying to understand the best way to set up my radio, and when I >> look at the tables in the link, it tells me that keeping ACL at a >> maximum of 4 with maybe an ocassional ticke to 5 was the key to a >> clean signal with a K3 and output power did not matter. >> >> Also I have found that there are instances where I can hear DX with >> the filters tight and for me to respond I have to turn the power up >> to 80 to make contact. >> >> Additionally, I try and find an open spot between frequiences in use >> and observe to see if I am close to anyone before any TX of any >> kind. I am amaized but the amount of guys who run with the AFC >> turned on in their software and they are constantly drifting around >> and drift close to you and then would be offended that you are >> interferring with them. >> >> Anyway, as stated above, my only feedback on my signal is when >> someone provides the IMD and SN report, so target numbers would be >> appreciated as we all have to share the space and contacts. >> >> Thanks in advance for your help. >> >> Don >> KD8NNU > > > > > -- > R. Kevin Stover > AC0H ______________________________________________________________ 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
