Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-30 Thread Roar Dehli
Hi Joe. Yes, I am also awaiting this firmware update. I have not yet got my K3, but my hopes are that it will be ready soon. Right now I am also using the IC-756pro3, microphone are the TSM MT-57 dynamic, and I use the W2IHY equalizer into the rear ACC connector. I have also ordered a better

[Elecraft] DVR release date

2008-05-07 Thread Roar Dehli
Hi. I am awaiting my new K3 but I wanted it to be shipped with all the options including the DVR (Digital Voice Recorder) installed, so I have to wait. Are there any news on the progress/release date on the DVR ? Best regards LA4AMA Roar -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP 1.69 (Finally!)

2008-05-06 Thread Roar Dehli
* SSB TRANSMIT BANDPASS EXTENDED AT LOW END. Improvement is about 2 dB at 300 Hz, 3 dB at 200 Hz, and 6 dB at 100 Hz. Can this be made optional? Excess LF response only wastes power at low frequencies and occupies excess bandwidth. We could add a menu entry for this -- it's on

RE: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good

2008-05-05 Thread Roar Dehli
Most HF users want AM and ESSB (occupied bandwidth greater than required for communications quality - 2.6 to 2.8 KHz) banned. Unfortunately, certain special interest groups continue to drive the debate. Hi. There are also a lot of radio amateurs that are concerned about the fact that

Re: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good

2008-05-05 Thread Roar Dehli
I am surprised to hear that people don't like the extra bandwidth in the audio response in the K3. For me I have been reluctant to check into a regular rag chew net until I could have some extra low frequency response. I knew that the K3 wouldn't measure up and I didn't want the K3 to be seen

Re: [Elecraft] Perfect K3 Speaker

2008-05-05 Thread Roar Dehli
Hi Bruce, For communications bandwidths, a sturdy 4-ohm, 3 or 4 diameter mobile speaker (non-powered) does a great job. For a bit more fidelity and to take advantage of the K3's stereo speaker outputs, I use a pair of good quality bookshelf-style speakers (again, non-powered). Right