[Elecraft] Great decision on K3

ab2tc ab2tc at arrl.net
Mon Feb 27 17:32:58 EST 2012


Hi,

I can confirm that you can use the FM filter to *receive* AM with excellent
results up the max BW the DSP allows, 4.2kHz as I remember it. I don't have
the 6kHz filter, no need for it unless you want to transmit AM. Buy your
"well-equipped" K3, you'll be happy with it.

AB2TC - Knut


Scott Manthe-2 wrote
> 
> Pondering the same decision here. In fact, I've found a "well-equipped" 
> K3, and am looking forward to receiving it. The FT-5K is a fine, fine 
> radio, and I wouldn't mind having one, but even after I add the second 
> receiver, DVR and 2 FM filters (one to give me AM on the 2nd RX, which I 
> believe will work), the base FT-5K would still cost me $2000 more. I 
> like the looks of the Yaesu better, but not that much better...
> 
> 73 from a soon-to-be K3 owner,
> Scott, N9AA
> 
> <snip>
> 


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