[Elecraft] DSP value?

[Dale Boresz]

Hi David,

Leonard, David wrote:

>Dale:
>
>Since you field tested the DSP unit, I have a quick question.
>
>Can you still have the KAF2 in the unit with the DSP at the same time? 
>
No; they each interface to the K2 via the same connectors, so you can 
certainly install *either*, but not both.

>I too love my KAF2. So the ideal scenario (to me) would be to be able to
>switch back and forth from time to time.
>
You can, but once you've beaten KAF2 withdrawall, you won't look back!

>Or is the DSP so far superior that you don't "miss" the KAF2 (if they are
>mutually exclusive)?
>
Seriously, the wealth of adjustments available - including the 'soft' CW 
filters, along with the bandwidth-independent Noise Reduction, enable 
you to tailor it to your particular hearing and operating preferences  - 
which may even change over time. At first, I found that I preferred a 
less aggressive NR, but then as I used it more, and discovered that a 
more aggressive NR seems to improve readability - regardless of whether 
there is QRN at the moment or not - I kept with the more aggressive 
settings. But the beauty of it, is that I can alter those settings 
whenever I want, with just a couple of button pushes.

Also, you'll find that by playing with the filter bandwidth adjustment, 
particularly with the 'soft' cw filters, you'll be able to achieve the 
'sound' of the good 'ole KAF2 - along with the added benefit of noise 
reduction.

73, Dale