[Elecraft] K3 CW filters advice

[WILLIS COOKE]

Robert, you don't say what you are replacing which would be helpful to compare.  I came from a TS-850SAT and elected the standard filter, a 500 Hz 5 pole and a 200 Hz.  I am not sure that I have ever needed the 200 Hz filter, but once it is installed you can't use a very narrow DSP filter without the 200 Hz roofer kicking in, so you can't tell what a 100 Hz DSP filter would do without it.  When I want wider than 500 Hz (rarely), I am happy with the DSP filter.  I am also primarily a CW operator, but probably less than 98%.  Also, if you change your mind, it is easy to add filters.
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart


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 From: Robert G. Strickland <rcrgs at verizon.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Friday, February 3, 2012 2:14 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 CW filters advice
 
Well, I've decided to get the K3. I've been reading all posts concerning 
filters [and everything about filters]. I'm a 98% CW operator, mostly 
chasing DX and contesting [little pistol]. I'm looking for 
recommendations for (1) a "brick wall" narrow CW filter for contesting 
and weak signal work, and (2) something wider for casual looking around 
and rag chewing. What should I buy? Thanks for any and all comments.

...robert
-- 
Robert G. Strickland, PhD, ABPH - KE2WY
rcrgs at verizon.net
Syracuse, New York, USA
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