I'm overdue for a new radio (at least, that's what I am telling my XYL). In considering the purchase, unfortunately one of the major considerations I must take into account is the noise blanker function. I have recently moved to an area with A LOT of power line noise. I have high voltage lines around my immediate QTH. It is a constant S3 to S5 on all bands above 7 MHz and, sometimes on really cold mornings, a seperate, additional noise kicks in that takes it to S9 or more. I am trying to locate these noise sources but have been unable to so far. I must run the noise blanker on my old TS-850s at all times to help me manage this problem. With the NB engaged (which is 'always') I have audio distortion created from nearby signals, especially stronger signals within 30 kc's of my receive frequency, no matter at what level I run either of the noise blankers.
I would like to hear from K3 owners who might have 'line noise problems' and know how the noise blanker in your K3 handles the problem. Mni Tnx / 73 > K4NA _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ ______________________________________________________________ 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