I agree with everything stated but for my purpose, I want to monitor 6 meters while working the other bands. Maybe I should have the wife stop my Christmas present.
Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 W9DVM -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Iain MacDonnell - N6ML Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support,etc. Ed Muns wrote: >> Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd >> receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a >> 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from >> the main receiver? > > 1. For tuning the same band you are CQing on. During the short > listen times between your CQs, you can find unworked stations in other > parts of the same band. > > 2. For diversity reception, running a different antennas into the two > receivers. 3. Working split in a DX contest where you want to listen for calls on your own transmit frequency as well as where you're listening (e.g. on 40m, where the phone bands don't overlap between countries) 4. Busting a DX pile-up where they're "listening 10-20 up", by monitoring who they're responding to, so you can position yourself to be next. ... ~Iain _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
