[Elecraft] Which Audio Filter Kit?

[lonnie.m.juli at verizon.net]

The following is only my opinion...

I had the KAF2 and then built the KDSP2. The denoiser is ok, but I found that the DSP filters made the rig hard to listen to. This is more pronounced on SSB. The auto-notch was helpful, but it didn't make up for the irritating quality of the DSP filters. I tried all sorts of settings and just never thought it sounded right. I re-installed the KAF2 and I'm happier now. It's not perfect, but it doesn't distract from the QSO.

If it makes any difference, I have had (and still have one) rigs with DSP from other manufacturers. I haven't been thrilled by any of them. My favorite filter is still an old Datong FL-3!

So that's my take on it. I know lots of folks are happy with DSP. I just think it makes everything sound like a cheap cell phone.

73,

Lonnie
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