Joe - How did you get the 200Hz filters for the K3S? I didn't see those as options anymore, but wished they were.
On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 7:51 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV <[email protected]> wrote: > > When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, >> and had the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and >> (2) 400’s. So I have the following questions. >> > > > > How will the filters be installed as a factory build? > > My guess is that the filters would be installed in the first two or > three slots as they were in my original factory built K3. > > > If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such > > (O = open) > > Slot 1 2 3 4 5 > > Main FM 2.8 O 400 O > > Sub O 2.8 O 400 O > > That is the way mine are done - the Sub RX has a second FM filter > (I wanted the ability to use wide audio for SWLing with an Aux > antenna) and the main TX has a 1500 Hz filter in slot 3 which I > do not use and the 200 Hz filter in slot 5. > > If I were to do it again, there would be no changes except to replace > the 1500 Hz filter with a 1800 or possibly a 2100 (that is my typical > SSB bandwidth). The FM filter it just fine for AM - both TX and RX. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > > On 8/8/2015 12:59 AM, Lane wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have a K3 w/o a sub-receiver and continue to enjoy learning about the >> hobby, and because of that, I’d like to start learning about all the >> things >> I can do w/ a sub-receiver. So I’ve ordered the new K3S-F. Seeing as I >> have >> several weeks to rethink my order before it ships, I’d like to better >> understand the sub and filters. I also hear the sub is a pain to remove >> and >> wanted to get my filters right initially if possible. >> >> When I assembled my K3, I ordered the filters as FM, 2.7, 1.8, 400, and >> had >> the last slot open. For the K3S, I have (1) FM, (2) 2.8, and (2) 400’s. So >> I have the following questions. >> >> How will the filters be installed as a factory build? >> >> If I have a say so, would it make sense to install it as such (O = open) >> Slot 1 2 3 4 5 >> Main FM 2.8 O 400 O >> Sub O 2.8 O 400 O >> >> By doing that, I leave the last slot open for 200Hz filters if they come >> back, and slot 3 for something between 2.1 and above 400 if I can find a >> good reason to fill them. >> >> My understanding of diversity reception is that I can receive two >> different >> frequencies and though used more for CW when working pile-ups, it’s not >> something I’d likely use for FM, hence the single FM roofing filter. So I >> was wondering about installing AM on the sub just so that I could have >> that >> as well. >> >> I'd be interested in knowing how you guys did it. >> >> Thanks, >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[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 > Message delivered to [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 Message delivered to [email protected]
