[Elecraft] 2.7 vs 2.8 filter choice

[Alan Bloom]

OK I wasn't going to comment on this but I finally got sucked in.  :=)

My opinion is that the 2.7 kHz 5-pole filter is already so much better
than the 20+ kHz roofing filters in most radios that the 8-pole filter
makes very little additional improvement.  I'd rather save the $95.

AL N1AL


On Fri, 2008-04-04 at 11:15, jimbrass wrote:
> If one is a CW only operator, this is a non-issue.  I ordered the 1 KHz, 400 
> Hz, and 250 Hz 8 pole filters as I fit in the CW only category.  The 2.7 KHz 
> filter is the default and is fine with me.
> 
> All the Elecraft radios are marvelous CW machines.  It is a wonder to me 
> that most of the comments (and criticisms) seen on this reflector are about 
> voice and digital issues.
> 
> 73, Jim, K4ZMV
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Kopp" <k0pp at rfwave.net>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 3:01 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] 2.7 vs 2.8 filter choice
> 
> 
> > Unless I've missed something along the way, it seems like the "concern" 
> > over which filter to choose comes down to a question of cost.
> >
> > Given the cost of a K3, the price difference between the two filters seems 
> > to be of little consequence.  Is there a reason to prefer the 2.7 over a 
> > 2.8 -other-
> > than cost?  To me there wasn't.
> > Yes, I realize some of us are more "thrifty" than others
> > and perhaps this is the issue.  If I have to ponder over
> > whether to pay the difference between the 2.7 and the
> > better 2.8 filter, then perhaps I shouldn't be buying the radio.  The cost 
> > difference is a very small percentage
> > of the overall cost.
> >
> > Ken Kopp - K0PP
> > ElecraftCovers at rfwave.net
> > or
> > k0pp at arrl.net
> >
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