[Elecraft] K3 SSB

[Julian G4ILO]

On 6/22/07, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy <gmk at gm4esd.fsworld.co.uk> wrote:
>
> Understood. It has been a long time since I was a serious phone or CW
> contester, more S&P during a contest these days. Otherwise looking for "new
> ones" from this QTH for fun not awards - been there! In this context I find
> the K2's tuning rate not to be handicap but an audio monitor would be
> useful, when using the K2/100 my only monitor is a spectrum analyzer. A
> second built in receiver can also be useful for crossband split or search if
> the receiver's design allows for this.

I'm glad I don't take radio too seriously, it sounds like you can
never be satisfied with anything. :) I can't really see what's wrong
with the K2's tuning rate, for voice. I find the 100Hz steps just fine
for that. As for an audio monitor, I've never found it helpful trying
to listen to my own voice as I speak. I use another radio and record
off-air using the computer, then I can play it back and listen
properly. I can even make several recordings using different settings
and pick the best.

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Julian, G4ILO
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