[Elecraft] K3: BM10 & HC5

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

John:

I've cc'ed the list because the BM10 and HC5 are pretty common and
perhaps would like this info as well.

First, I was not able to "set it up" by listening to myself.  I
engaged the help of a fellow contester who I have know since 1968 or
so.  We were both young teenagers at the time, so neither of us are
too senile yet.

He is an Audio Guru type.  His company supplies some high-end audio
stuff to those that think like he does.  He has a GREAT ear and is
very learned in this area.

Here is how he had me set up my TX EQ for best (smoothest/flattest)
sound with zero COMP.

EQ1 = -16
EQ2 = -8
EQ3 = +3
EQ4 = flat
EQ5 = flat
EQ6 = -3
EQ7 = +3
EQ8 = flat

He said that putting any power into band 1 and too much into band 2
was a total waste....

Also, after setting all this up, I he found that setting the COMP to
20 or even 25 was "good" for contesting.  As I said, he also a
contester, has operated with me for many years at a world-famous M/M
back in the 70's, and he just loves phone.

With all the EQ=flat, I did feel "weak" when calling guys (hard to get
through).  Now, I feel like I am QRO (I run qrp) on SSB.  I'd say it
works well.

Again, I trust him.  He knows my voice and he knows what works for
contesting.  Obviously, YMMV.

de Doug KR2Q