[Elecraft] Noise Blankers

[Mike]

Tom,
I'm a new K3 owner, coming from an ICOM PRO II, and still learning how 
to use the K3. I live with a pretty constant S9 or better noise level. I 
think most of it is power line.

Whatever it is, the NB on the K3 knocks the cover off  the ICOM.

73, Mike NF4L

Tom Bickley wrote:
> I'm overdue for a new radio (at least, that's what I am telling my
> XYL). In considering the purchase, unfortunately one of the major
> considerations I must take into account is
> the noise blanker function. I have recently moved to an area with A LOT
> of power line noise. I have high voltage lines around my immediate QTH.
> It is a constant S3 to S5 on all bands above 7 MHz and, sometimes on
> really
> cold mornings, a seperate, additional noise kicks in that takes it to
> S9 or more. I am trying to locate these noise sources but have been
> unable to so far. I must run the noise blanker on my old TS-850s at all times to help me manage this problem. With the NB engaged (which
> is 'always') I have audio distortion created from nearby signals,
> especially stronger  signals within 30
> kc's of my receive frequency, no matter at what level I run either of the noise
> blankers. 
>
> I would like to hear from K3 owners who might have
> 'line noise problems' and know how the noise blanker in your K3 handles
> the problem.  
>
> Mni Tnx / 73 >  K4NA  		 	   		  
>  		 	   		  
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