[Elecraft] Filter Selection

[Ken Kopp]

I've just completed my K3, S/N 56.

Here's one minor item ... other than cost ... related to 
choosing between the 5-pole and 8-pole filters ... 

I believe the 5-pole units require entering their individual 
(and each different) off-sets into the radio during initial filter 
set-up.  There's a table in the manual where the builder is to 
note the off-sets as the filters are installed.  This would need 
to be done each time there is a reason to re-configure the 
filters ... as in moving them from slot-to-slot to make room 
for an added filter.  I view this as a "pain". The 8-pole (Inrad) 
filters don't require this step.  

I have 6 kHz, 2.8 kHz, 1.8 kHz, 1 kHz and 400 Hz filters,
all 8-pole units and I'm really glad I made the extra investment.

Even with my limited experience with the K3, it's SMOOTH!
A wonderful radio!

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
K2 #5665
K3 #56
k0pp at arrl.net
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k0pp at acninc.net