Hi Bob thanks.
The receive converter has an input 1dB compression point of about -5dBm, and a conversion gain of around 22dB. So before it overloads it will be delivering +17dBm to the K3, which is a seriously big signal. I already run with the K3 attenuator in, next move is to add attenuation between the transverter and K3 so that I only hear a slight increase in noise when the transverter is switched on. At this stage, it would be useful to know when the K3 overloads. At least I will then know where the limitations of my system are. 73 Ian On 14/06/2012 00:21, [email protected] wrote: > I generally dont chime in on issues but I believe the bigger problem may > be how > well your converter handles the strong signal > unless someone is tx a bad signal ( distortation ) I have never had " > overload ' issues on 75 meter > the DEM stuff is pretty good,, not sure what else is outthere > > Bob K3DJC > > > > > > On Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:42:58 +0100 G0AFH<[email protected]> writes: >> Hi >> >> What is the largest signal that I can reasonably expect the K3 to >> handle >> before overload? >> >> I am using my K3 with an external transverter for 2m and have a very >> >> large in band signal to deal with. >> >> If it makes any difference, I am transverting from 14MHz. >> >> 73 >> Ian. >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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
