[Elecraft] Poor AM audio

[Dave Purola]

I just received and assembled my K3 about a week or so ago, I only have the 2.7Khz. filter that was shipped with the kit. I love the operation on SSB and digital modes BUT, when listening to the DX60 AM net the audio is quite distorted. I started out with the filter set to NORMAL and then made it as wide as possible untill the display reads 5.00. Is this normal to have the distorted audio untill I purchase the 6.00 Khz. filter? I quess I'm disapointed or am I doing something wrong? The operators manual does not say any thing about the distortion, only the fidelity will be increased with the 6.00 Khz. filter.
 
Dave Purola,
N8NTA