PS. See also http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-6M-operation-td4095258.html#a4114227
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 8:40 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML <[email protected]> wrote: > You want to turn the internal pre-amp OFF when using the PR6, since > the PR6 should always have sufficient gain to overcome the K3 > receiver's internal noise. The internal pre-amp won't add any value, > and could reduce your dynamic range. > > 73, > > ~iain / N6ML > > > On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Mike Sanders <[email protected]> wrote: >> Bill, I have the PR-6 on my K3. Generally I leave the PRE on all the time >> unless >> it is necessary to drop it out due to very strong signals on the lower >> frequency >> bands. The only control I use is the RX ANT to switch the PR-6 in and out >> with >> the configuration you have on your set up. It is effective and is almost >> always >> on when I am on 6 meters with the K3. Enjoy your K3 on 6 as things are now >> popping on the band. 73 >> >> >> K0AZ >> Mike Sanders >> EM37cd SW Missouri >> www.k0az.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of William Hein >> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:17 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [Elecraft] using the PR6 >> >> I am slightly confused on the proper operation of the PR6. I installed the >> PR6 on my K3 according to the instructions: >> >> ** CTRL line used (supplied DB-15 connected to ACC port) >> >> ** PR6 jumper P2 removed >> >> ** CONFIG: DIGOUT1 ON set on 6m >> >> So, when I am operating on 6m do I select RX ANT and PRE or just RX ANT? If >> just RX ANT is the appropriate protocol what will be the effect will >> selecting both PRE and RX ANT? I've fuddled about with these buttons but >> would like to know the recommended procedure. >> >> 73 >> Bill >> >> William Hein, AA7XT >> ex-AA4XT, NT1Y, AA6TT, KC6EDP >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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
