[Elecraft] K3 and W2IHY EQ Plus!

[Lance Collister]

Hello Goran,

I use the W2IHY Dual Band Noise Gate with my K3 and am very happy with it.  If you 
only want to adjust the audio spectrum you can always use the built-in TX EQ in 
the K3.  However, I have never bothered to adjust the equalizer inside the K3.  My 
primary goal was to eliminate the high level of background noise from my VHF 
amplifiers when I operate SSB mode.

Before I had my K3, I used a Heil HC5 element with the W2IHY, but now I use the 
Heil Proset K2 headset with my W2IHY and K3.  My mic setting on the K3 is for the 
Rear Panel (where I have the W2IHY plugged in) with no bias.  This K3 setting is 
also the same setting I must use if use the HC5 alone (however, I must change the 
setting to add bias if I use the Proset K2 directly).  I set the K3 option for the 
TX GATE to OFF.

Back in 2008, I was excited to learn that Elecraft was incorporating an internal 
noise gate into the K3, since I had hoped it would permit me to get rid of the 
external W2IHY unit.  However, when I tried to use the internal TX GATE built into 
the K3, I would always get reports of distorted audio.  Since I went back to the 
old reliable W2IHY Dual Band Noise Gate (over a year ago), I have only received 
excellent audio reports.

I have not heard any comments from Elecraft regarding plans to develop a more 
effective internal noise gate.  Therefore, if your interest is in using a noise 
gate to produce quiet TX audio, I highly recommend the W2IHY unit.  GL and VY 73, 
Lance




On 1/25/2010 8:37 AM, Gordan Hribar wrote:
> Hi all!
> Anyone using a W2IHY EQ Plus with the K3?
> If so what are your experiences and what microphone are you using
>
> 73,
>
> e72x - Gordan
>
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