The most striking thing I noticed initially is how quiet the receiver is. The background band hiss is very much reduced. In high contention situations (such as Sweepstakes SSB), the amount of "crud" you normally hear is greatly reduced. The effect is even more pronounced when you turn on the NR. You tune across silence, and then there's a signal. And another signal.
I'm still getting used to it. I have an IC-7800 that is also pretty quiet, but the K3 is quieter yet. I have three crystal filters, 250 Hz, 400 Hz and 2.8 KHz, all 8-pole. I'm a contester. I've ordered a 1 KHz and 1.8 KHz 8-pole filter as well. I don't know if I "need" all these filters. But they're inexpensive enough that I'll take the chance on overkill. I'll probably purchase different (and probably fewer) filters for the 2nd receiver. You'll be happy. 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 10:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 findings Those who have their K-3 operational I know you are probably enjoying operating the rig but can you share your experiences operating the rig, it's getting kind of boring hearing when people have ordered & no shipment plus the no email reply. Mine was ordered May 15 and I will look for it when it's on the doorstep. Jim _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
