Hi John, For one it makes working DX a bit easier. Not only can you work split, with the second receiver, you can hear BOTH sides of the split. Big deal? Well for one thing that ability allows you to figure out the pattern of the DX station (moving up/down?). That makes you more effective in operating and increases your chances.
Then if you're a tailgater, you're spot on the attack when the other station is done. (I don't approve of tailgating, but some DX'ers allow it.) It's 'secrets' like this that add up to greater success. Every little edge helps. Rick WA6NHC As for diversity, it's great for weak signals as each antenna 'fades' at different moments but your brain glues them together so you can hear more. A simple loop or wire antenna would be sufficient additions to your SteppIR. -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@att.net Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver My K3/100 kit arrives tomorrow. I did not order the sub receiver. I have only a vertical here and have some antenna restrictions (height) I use a SteppIR BigIR and it works great for me with my height restriction. So, unless one of you can explain to me why I should have the sub receiver with only one antenna, I'm leaving it the with one! I'm sure I don't understand receiver diversity since I never heard of it until recently. Guide me! John KE4D K3 SN ???? ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
