The noise blanker on my K2 is _very_ effective at eliminating the power-line noise in the area. Many time with it off the noise level is around S9 or higher and unless signals are very loud I just can't hear them. Turn on the NB, and the noise disappears and I hear signals. When I first got the K2 with the NB several years ago I had the same questions as you. Then the power-line noise problems started, and I quickly found out. I just wish whoever is responsible for the PL noise would be just as responsive in getting rid of them...
I haven't found the setting yet for the K3 blankers that provide the same effect, but it should be there. Keep looking at various periodic noise environments, you will find a use for the blanker. On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:22 PM, Brett Gazdzinski wrote: > I have the noise blanker in my K2, and I have yet to find a noise it > does > anything with. > It seems to have no impact at all on the receiver, no matter what > settings. > > I did remove the bypass jumper, but it does not act like it.... > > Is it supposed to be noticeable at all with it on? > > Brett > N2DTS > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -Jack Brindle, W6FB ======================================================================= ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
