Frank,
All of FT8 is supposed to fit in a voice grade channel, 2.1 KHz -3.0KHz. The S/N numbers you see are referenced to a 2.5 KHz. B/W. However, having said that, there are some operators that go out to just short of 3.0 KHz. I leave my receiver open to this larger number. If your question is really asking what is the signal bandwidth that is a different question than I just answered. My recommendation is to set your DSP bandwidth, the knob selectable B/W, equal to the roofing filter B/W plus just a little and not worry too much about it. You will see the majority of signals and the software will see the available calls and stations calling you. The downside is greater interference and some AGC issues caused by some station you really didn't want to work anyway.

I'm not trying to be glib in answering you in the latter part of my comment above, but there is no easy single answer. I do believe most everyone is operating as I do, within the SSB filters of their radio.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

------ Original Message ------
From: "Frank O'Donnell" <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: 5/5/2019 5:54:34 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S filter for FT8?

I'm sure this is a well-covered question, but I'm getting so many hits on 
search terms that it's difficult to find past discussions.

On the K3S or K3, what filter(s) are people finding optimal for FT8? Due to its 
popularity, it seems as though the FT8 bandwidth has been gradually widening.

Thanks and 73,

Frank O'Donnell K6FOD


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