[Elecraft] Substitution of stock 2.7 for the 2.8

[Matt Zilmer]

One man's simple answer is ... well .. simple.

Keep the 2.7KHz 5-p filter.  You will find that the DSP provides
mighty fine ultimate rejection.  In this configuration, the 2.7 filter
provides quite adequate protection from strong in-band signals.

If you're a contester, buy one or both of the 1.8 KHz or 2.1 KHz 8-p
filters for extra protection.  I know I will.  Just not sure when.
Operating and learning the radio is keeping me too busy for this to be
a priority.

Right now I only have the basic 2.7KHz 5-p and 250Hz 8-p filters. This
might be termed "a basic SSB and a somewhat picky CW" op's choice.  It
has worked quite well as a combo, so far.

Now - if you find yourself freqently or often in the presence of S9+60
filled-with-splatter signals, nothing will help and you'd be better
off switching bands.  Nothing can help with that.  I just came across
that with an OT last night, only 1/2 mile from here.  Runs a KW to
talk across the state.  Go figure.

matt - WA6EGJ
K3 # 24

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On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:15:14 -0500, you wrote:

>I am looking for a consensus as to the value of switching the stock
>2.7Khz for the 2.8Khz filter at time of order and paying the
>difference based on a $30 credit? I would like some input as to what
>the difference really is and what it would mean in terms of
>functionality. Additionally,  if the 2.8 is that much better, why
>would it not be part of the basic radio offering visa vis the 2.7?
>
>Thanks
>
>Bob