[Elecraft] 2.8 Khz vs 2.7 Khz roof

[Tom Hammond]

Actually, I believe the reason was AVAILABILITY!

When the VP6DX K3's shipped, I don't believe the 2.7kHz filters
were available yet!  And I don't believe the 500 Hz 5-pole's
were available at that time either...

73,

Tom   N0SS


At 14:46 04/03/2008, Darwin, Keith wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>
>All the K3's sent to VP6DX had the 8 pole filters.  I presume that was
>for a reason.
>
>-------------------------
>
>Yes, but the reason may have had as much to do with marketing, wanting
>to make SURE the rig puts it's best foot forward, as it did with
>actually needing 8 poles.
>
>I think this one is a rather easy choice.  If you're not sure, go with
>the stock 5 pole filter.  It's free, after all.  Use the rig and see how
>it does.  If you're still wanting more, get the 8 pole filter.
>
>Or, get the 8 pole filter right off the bat.  Put both in the rig and
>A/B switch between them.  Then report back here as to what difference
>you heard.
>
>
>- Keith N1AS -
>- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
>- K3 TBD -
>
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