[Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread Jerry -n6jp-
If one uses the new birdie removal feature, can you then receive normal signals at that spot, or does a 'hole' remain there that would prevent one from receiving any signal at that same spot? regards, Jerry -- rtty...@gmail.com __

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread Guy, K2AV
Jerry Lockett wrote: If one uses the new birdie removal feature, can you then receive normal signals at that spot, or does a 'hole' remain there that would prevent one from receiving any signal at that same spot? regards, Jerry You will hear normal signals. There is no hole. The K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread .k8dd.
Guy, K2AV wrote: Jerry Lockett wrote: If one uses the new birdie removal feature, can you then receive normal signals at that spot, or does a 'hole' remain there that would prevent one from receiving any signal at that same spot? regards, Jerry You will hear normal signals.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread Barry N1EU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread Guy, K2AV
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[Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-19 Thread James Sarte
Hello group, I upgraded to 3.03 the other night, and immediately noticed several fast-tuning birdies in places where I'm 95% sure were not there prior to the update. Switching antenna jacks or removing the antennas all together makes no difference. These birdies are only noticeable on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-19 Thread wayne burdick
Hi James, I upgraded to 3.03 the other night, and immediately noticed several fast-tuning birdies in places where I'm 95% sure were not there prior to the update. Fast-tuning birdies are a function of coax cable locations and synthesizer frequencies. Firmware changes should have no impact

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-19 Thread Richard Ferch
James, These fast tuning birdies depend on the mode selected, the roofing filter selected, and the position of the shift control. If any of these was changed between the last time you looked and this time, that could account for a change between the two versions. The birdie removal is not as