Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX EQ Settings
This is me, not for all folks ok? 1.8 filter installed, Hi Cut set to 1.7 - 1.8, Lo Cut set to .10. Now, to MY EARS 99% of stations I work are perfect to my ears. I defer to excellent advice from Jim, k9yc and othersyou know who you are. On the RX EQ, I have -16db on 1-3, 4-6 are flat, 7-8 are +3db Again, these are for my ears, Tinitus runs rampart and one ear canal is 40% smaller from birth. Guess I am special after all? 73 Enjoy the ride. -Original Message- From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3...@embarqmail.com> Sent: 25/02/2016 9:51 AM To: "Doug Renwick" <ve...@sasktel.net>; "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX EQ Settings Doug, This is not a question where there is a 'best' setting for everyone - it all depends. Your RX EQ settings will have to be customized to your ears and the listening devices you typically use (headphones, speakers, etc.). I just leave mine set flat for both SSB and CW. Make it sound 'natural' to your ears. For the SSB Lo and Hi cut points, I generally start out with 200 to 300 Hz as the lo cut point, and 2800 to 3000 for the high cut point. If I find interference on the high frequency side, it is an easy matter to reduce the hi cut, and you will be surprised how much it can be cut while still maintaining intelligibility. Interference on the low frequency side is more difficult to combat since you will lose significant intelligibility if you increase the low cut significantly. With the NR settings, you will have to experiment. It will depend on the type of noise you are trying to deal with. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2016 6:29 PM, Doug Renwick wrote: > Have a new K3S and need to find the best settings. > What are people using for their SSB and CW RX EQ 8 band settings. > Same for the SSB Lo and Hi cut points. > What seems to be the best NR settings. > __ 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 Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX EQ Settings
Doug, This is not a question where there is a 'best' setting for everyone - it all depends. Your RX EQ settings will have to be customized to your ears and the listening devices you typically use (headphones, speakers, etc.). I just leave mine set flat for both SSB and CW. Make it sound 'natural' to your ears. For the SSB Lo and Hi cut points, I generally start out with 200 to 300 Hz as the lo cut point, and 2800 to 3000 for the high cut point. If I find interference on the high frequency side, it is an easy matter to reduce the hi cut, and you will be surprised how much it can be cut while still maintaining intelligibility. Interference on the low frequency side is more difficult to combat since you will lose significant intelligibility if you increase the low cut significantly. With the NR settings, you will have to experiment. It will depend on the type of noise you are trying to deal with. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2016 6:29 PM, Doug Renwick wrote: Have a new K3S and need to find the best settings. What are people using for their SSB and CW RX EQ 8 band settings. Same for the SSB Lo and Hi cut points. What seems to be the best NR settings. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 RX EQ Settings
Have a new K3S and need to find the best settings. What are people using for their SSB and CW RX EQ 8 band settings. Same for the SSB Lo and Hi cut points. What seems to be the best NR settings. Thanks Doug/VA5DX "Only the fool sayeth there is no God." - From the movie 'The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima'. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3: RX EQ and TX EQ Macros
Is it possible to write a macro for each of these functions to let one toggle them on and off? Be very useful to hear the effect if this is possible after one leaves the menu setup. Thanks! __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 RX Eq Programming via Macro
I see where one can program the TX settings using the TE command to use in a macro. I cannot find a corresponding RE command in the K3 Programmer's Reference for macro use. Is there no such command? If so, where is it documented? If not, anyone have an idea as to why? If not, what's the best work around solution to use a macro to set the RX eq? Brian KD0HII __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 Rx EQ
Wayne, Oh so quickly the forecast comes true may I eat humble pie regarding the earlier comments about features. A separate RX EQ for CW and SSB might be really useful. I listen to CW with a low pitch close to 310 Hz and being able to further attenuate high frequencies above 800 Hz might be agreeable to my ears but of course I would not want to be constantly adjusting this setting when I switch to listening on SSB. You guys are good. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:20:10 -0400, I wrote: 50 +16 100+16 200+16 400+10 800+9 1600 +1 2400 -6 3200 -6 Ok, that didn't work real well. Or should I say, it worked too well... I set these up on a noisy, empty band along with my room a/c providing lots of ambient noise. When I finally got to try it out on a busy band (SKCC sprint last night), it was way too much boost. Finally, I just turned off the RX eq. This weekend should be a good time to mess with these settings and the DUAL PB. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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] K3 RX Eq
I would also like my name added to the list for RX audio equalization for each mode. Dave KD1NA Add my name to that, for future firmware addition. David G3UNA So RX equalization is most useful to those of us who like a wide CW filter b/w. Yes, Bud, it would be very nice if the RX eq was mode specific. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:56:10 -0700, Lyle KK7P wrote: Don't forget the dual passband CW feature of the K3. In CW mode, just DUAL PB and adjust the width to the total width you wish to monitor. Your preferred pitch will be accentuated, but you can still get band context. 73, Lyle KK7P I'm looking forward to trying that on a crowded band. So far since I've gotten my K3, every time I turn the rig on band conditions are poor and the signals have been few and far between. For those who asked, here are my RXeq settings. I'm not sure how much use they will be to others. The settings will be dependent on band conditions, speakers/headphones, hearing acuity and personal preference. I expect to be tweaking these settings fairly often. Using a 600 Hz offset/sidetone and a 2.5 KHz bandwidth, here are my present numbers on a noisy 40m daytime band: 50 +16 100+16 200+16 400+10 800+9 1600 +1 2400 -6 3200 -6 I did these by ear without regard to the numbers. The 3200 band setting has no effect since the CW b/w only goes to 2.8 KHz. At least, I can't hear any effect . I just dialed in the minus-6 number for it to be consistent. I adjusted these with NR off, figuring they would allow less-aggressive NR when I do use it. The low bands are cranked all the way up. They don't contribute any noise that I can hear and I want to be able to hear off-freq signals at these low tones. The high bands are cut just enough to remove the most irritating portion of the noise. But again, not too much as I want to be able to hear the off freq signals. Except for the 400 and 800 bands these setting can probably remain unchanged. But these two I expect to tweak pretty often (my sidetone is 600 Hz). I'll just tweak them on a signal for the best noise margin as I hear it. I wouldn't mind having more than 8 bands of eq up to 3200 Hz. Of couse, only eight bars can fit on the display at one time. Maybe they could scroll right and left if bands 9 through 12 were added? But really, 8 bands works well enough. Once the eq settings are dialed it would be nice to be able to switch back and forth to a flat setting for a quick comparison. Pushing the CLR button restores to flat but then you lose your settings and have to dial them all in again. I wonder if CLR could be made to toggle between your own settings and flat instead of wiping them out? 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
Yes, thanks to Steve. Fooling around with Rx eq I used his settings as a starting point and adjusted as follows: I cut some of the higher bands as he did in order to reduce noise. But not too much, in order to hear signals farther off freq I generally use a pretty wide xfil to hear more of the adjacent signals. (There aren't too many of them out there lately.) I also boosted the low bands because they don't add much noise and will make it easier to hear those who call far off-frequency on the high side (i.e., lower tone). My sidetone is 600 Hz and I can hear off-freq signals up to about 500 Hz lower in tone (higher on the dial). So RX equalization is most useful to those of us who like a wide CW filter b/w. Yes, Bud, it would be very nice if the RX eq was mode specific. 73, Drew AF2Z On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:44:33 -0700, Bud N7CW wrote: Steve, Thanks for this insight. Can the RX EQ be saved per mode, that is, one for SSB and one for CW? Thanks and 73, Bud N7CW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n4lq Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Drew: I have my sidetone pitch set for 550 Hz. The RX EQ is adjusted so that the 400 HZ band (button 4) is at +2 and the others above that are all set for -16. This eliminated a lot of QRN and other band noise plus gives a slight peak near the IF center. Speaker choice will play a roll in this decision. 73 Steve Ellington ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
Add my name to that, for future firmware addition. David G3UNA So RX equalization is most useful to those of us who like a wide CW filter b/w. Yes, Bud, it would be very nice if the RX eq was mode specific. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
I cut some of the higher bands as he did in order to reduce noise. But not too much, in order to hear signals farther off freq I generally use a pretty wide xfil to hear more of the adjacent signals. (There aren't too many of them out there lately.) Don't forget the dual passband CW feature of the K3. In CW mode, just DUAL PB and adjust the width to the total width you wish to monitor. Your preferred pitch will be accentuated, but you can still get band context. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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] K3 RX eq for CW
Just curious, has anyone found RX eq to be useful for CW? Just wondering what settings people like, if not flat. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
Drew: I have my sidetone pitch set for 550 Hz. The RX EQ is adjusted so that the 400 HZ band (button 4) is at +2 and the others above that are all set for -16. This eliminated a lot of QRN and other band noise plus gives a slight peak near the IF center. Speaker choice will play a roll in this decision. 73 Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:16 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Just curious, has anyone found RX eq to be useful for CW? Just wondering what settings people like, if not flat. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1512 - Release Date: 6/21/2008 9:27 AM ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
Steve, Thanks for this insight. Can the RX EQ be saved per mode, that is, one for SSB and one for CW? Thanks and 73, Bud N7CW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n4lq Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Drew: I have my sidetone pitch set for 550 Hz. The RX EQ is adjusted so that the 400 HZ band (button 4) is at +2 and the others above that are all set for -16. This eliminated a lot of QRN and other band noise plus gives a slight peak near the IF center. Speaker choice will play a roll in this decision. 73 Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:16 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Just curious, has anyone found RX eq to be useful for CW? Just wondering what settings people like, if not flat. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1512 - Release Date: 6/21/2008 9:27 AM ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW
Bud Nope. When you change from CW to SSB you'll have to redo those EQ settings. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bud Semon N7CW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:44 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Steve, Thanks for this insight. Can the RX EQ be saved per mode, that is, one for SSB and one for CW? Thanks and 73, Bud N7CW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n4lq Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Drew: I have my sidetone pitch set for 550 Hz. The RX EQ is adjusted so that the 400 HZ band (button 4) is at +2 and the others above that are all set for -16. This eliminated a lot of QRN and other band noise plus gives a slight peak near the IF center. Speaker choice will play a roll in this decision. 73 Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:16 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW Just curious, has anyone found RX eq to be useful for CW? Just wondering what settings people like, if not flat. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1512 - Release Date: 6/21/2008 9:27 AM ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1512 - Release Date: 6/21/2008 9:27 AM ___ 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
