[Elecraft] Raves about the K3

[Ed Cienki]

Don:

 

If you are referring to Tx settings (not Rx settings), please note the my mic is a Marshall MXL R144 Ribbon Mic, which goes into a Behringher Ultragain-Pro MIC-2200 tube pre-amp, then into a Behringher Ultra-Curve DEQ2496 (set up in the manner as suggested by NU9N), from there, I use an NCS multi-switcher to determine what radio is to be tx’d.  Currently, the K3 is set to FL2 (6Hz AM Filter), with Tx ESSB turned on (using BW usually between 3.0 to 3.2), Tx Gate at 25,  The Tx eq follows: 50hz = +6; 100hz = +2; 200hz = -2; 400hz = -6; 800hz = -2; 1600hz = +0; 2400hz = +3; and 3200hz = +5.  I do run compression on the K3 at 19.

 

How this was determined was actually utilizing the NU9N settings for the DEQ-2496 and then relying on a group of hams that I have known for years that have heard my voice on several other radios, over the telephone and in-person to adjust the Eq on the K3.   That is how we arrived at those settings.  

 

Did I answer your question?

 

Best 73, Ed, N2EAC

 

From: don Swetzig [mailto:goldtr8 at charter.net] 
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 1:26 PM
To: ed.cienki at verizon.net; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Raves about the K3

 

Please share your RX settings for SSB and your method of determining them

Thx
Don
KD8NNU




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On Dec 11, 2010 12:42 PM, Ed Cienki <ed.cienki at verizon.net> wrote: 

This is my first post to this reflector and would like to share some of my observations. 

First. I have a 4xxx series K3, built by Elecraft that is fully outfitted and filtered running LP-Pan, an EMU-0202 and a MicroHam Station Master. 

Second, I have been operating an IC-7700 for the past 2 yrs. 

That being said I have run both rigs side-by-side into a IC-PW1 and Palstar AT-Auto. 

I must say that each radio has its own benefits and is outstanding to operate, but here is where the K3 shines: 

1. True dual VFO/dual receive; 
2. Easy MARS modification (yes, I am a licensed AF MARS Operator); 
3. IF out. LP-Pan and PowerSDR are outstanding; 
4. ESSB - of course with the proper filtering being installed; 
5. Tx Eq and Noise Gate - No out-board W2IHY EQ is needed (sorry Julius); 
6. Light weight; 
7. Unbelievable receive audio with the appropriate filtering; 
8. Menu flexibility;and 
9. Easy updating of firmware. 

Candidly, I still love and use the IC-7700, but more and more I am utilizing the K3. The K3 is an outstanding value and robust transceiver. 

As a separate matter (a bit of a rant here), and for example having seen the ARRL and Sherwood engineering reports regarding the FTDX-5000. We as hams are always in search of "nirvana". While I have heard the issues regarding the FTDX-5000 design that have not made the mainstream press, the issue here is not to bash Yaesu, but to congratulate and thank Wayne and Eric for the OUTSTANDING job, not only with the design and operation of the K3, but their support of the user group to identify issues and improvements and their outstanding customer support when you call them for assistance. Kudos to Elecraft. 

Best, 73, Ed, N2EAC 

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