[Elecraft] K2 Preamp on and huge key clicks. Normal?

[Michael E Dobson]

Better yet, turn on the attenuator and  note the dramatic improvement in
signal-to-noise ratios on the lower bands.  I have the attenuator on for
80 & 40M, both pre-amp and attenuator off on 30 and most of the time on
20M and the pre-amp on for 17, 15, 12 & 10M. I usually have the pre-amp
on for 160M.

Mike WA3KYY

On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 22:54:01 -0000 "Robert McGwier"
<rwmcgwier at comcast.net> writes:
> Indeed.  The wonderful sensitivity and MDS of the K2 is basically 
unneeded
> on a lot of the lower HF amateur bands (unless you are listening to  a
> receive type antenna and need all the gain you can get).  So take 
advantage
> of another fantastic feature of the K2, its incredible linearity  and
> dynamic range.  Turn the preamp off, raise the IP3, and watch the
> nastiness disappear.
> 
> Bob
> N4HY
> 

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