[Elecraft] Elecraft technology >> K2+

[Floyd Sense]

Since you brought up the 599zx, I'd like to ask question regarding the
KDSP2.  As past owner of three different DSP units, including the 599zx, I
know that not all DSPs are created equal.  While the 599zx had a lot of nice
features, I found that the auto-notch function made voices very hard to
understand.  My current DSP is an MFJ-874B, whose auto-notch function uses a
different approach resulting in very little distortion to voices, but it
takes a fraction of a second for an interfering beat note to be cancelled.
My question is: does the KDSP2 auto-notch function degrade voice readability
or does it function more like the MFJ?

73, Floyd - K8AC


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike McCoy" <mikemccoy@austin.rr.com>
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Although its power requirements preclude any portable operation that last
point is the primary reason I've decided not to replace my Timewave 599ZX
with a KDSP2.

I'm not a big fan of 'toggling' thru filters ala AFIL/XFIL ('oops, that last
selection was the best choice'). I guess I prefer the 599ZX being external
and adjusting the 599ZX's 'infinite' variability using front panel
knobs/switches and having the settings displayed on the Timewaves LCD and/or
LED's. Plus it fits perfectly on top of the K2 almost as if it were made for
it (pretty much same width/depth as the K2).

Not to disparage the KDSP2 though... I am absolutely in awe of Mr. Johnsons
efforts as well as Elecraft offering it as an official option (no 'NIH'
evident at Elecraft!). I'm sure one day I will *add* the KDSP2 for the sake
of portability.

Mike, K5PU