[Elecraft] sub receiver question

[Mike Harris]

G'day,

A contrary opinion, yes it is noticeable, particularly when trying 
to work signals near the noise.  I usually have to crack where the 
callers are going through and then toggle the sub-RX off to make 
sure I have good copy on the target.  In some circumstances I still 
find that using REV is the better option.  Naturally if the target 
is head and shoulders above the noise, no problem, and the sub-RX 
sure makes working split a treat.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO
K2 #1400
K3 #345

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Danehy" <jdanehy at cinci.rr.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 8:12 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] sub receiver question


>I own K3 # 3355. Love it. Only thing I do not have is the digital 
>recorder and the sub receiver. I am considering the sub receiver. I 
>read in the operating manual that there is a -3 db loss when both 
>receivers are using the "splitter" (common antenna). Is that 
>interpretation correct ? I would probably not be using two antennas 
>except on 160 and 80 which I operate sparingly in the winter. If I 
>use the sub receiver and the main receiver from the same antenna 
>can you notice the -3 db loss ? As we know that is a halving of the 
>signal. One db is the lowest difference your ear can detect.
>
> Jim W9VNE
> K2 & K3 owner