[Elecraft] K3 and the subreceiver

[Monty Shultes]

Depends on what kind of operating you do.  For some things a second receiver 
is highly useful, for others, not at all useful.

To get the maximum benefit you need a second antenna for each band.  Then 
diversity reception is possible, mitigating QSB and enhancing weak signals.

If you like to monitor frequencies you are not transmitting on, especially 
on another band, the second receiver is excellent.  You can do some of this 
with VFO B, but is limited - see the manual.

I have the second receiver but do not use it often.  I'm pursuing digital 
modes right now, not rare DX or weak signals.

You can always add the second receiver later.

Monty  K2DLJ

> Hello all, I'm considering a K3 and I'm wondering what the benefit of 
> paying
> the extra money for the subreceiver is.  Can any of you elmers enlighten 
> me
> on why one should put down the extra cash?