[Elecraft] DSP on SSB

[Robert G. Strickland]

Michael...

I have the DSP unit on my #5957 K2. As you mention, it's excellent on 
CW.  I don't do much SSB, so there may be aspect/settings of the DSP with 
that mode of which I am unaware. So, my comments should be read with that 
in mind. For me, on SSB it's more of a hindrance than a help. It seems to 
distort the sound to the point where searching for stations, especially in 
a contest or a pileup is almost impossible. If I find a strong station in 
the clear and then activate the DSP, I can fiddle with tunning and settings 
so that I can understand the station, but even then it's only so-so. But, 
obviously, that's not a typical situation. YMMV.

...robert

At 03/11/2008 22:37, Michael Jensen wrote:
>Hi all
>
>
>I am thinking about adding the last option to my K2, the DSP. Currently I am
>a SSB guy. Using also Digital modes there.
>I know the DSP do great stuff on CW, but what about SSB. Do any of you have
>an opinion you like to share on this. Is the DSP value for money on SSB.
>
>Reason for asking are that I have DSP on my IC703, but hardly ever use it,
>as the voice quality with DSP seems to make it harder to copy.
>
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>OZ1BZJ
>
>Michael
>
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Robert G. Strickland PhD ABPH - KE2WY
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Syracuse, New York  USA