[Elecraft] K3 Filter questions

[Jack Berry]

2.8, 2.1, 400 - no need to go tighter IMO. Before buying a 1.8, I suggest spending time on someone's K3 with a 1.8 if you can. I think you would find it fatiguing to listen to for more than a few minutes. Certainly not a rag chewing filter. 

Jack - WE5ST

On Mar 26, 2012, at 7:48 PM, "Dave \(K7DRT\)" <dtulloss at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I am still studying the K3 and the various options I use. I still plan to purchase one.
> 
> My previous radios  (IC-756PRO the last one) I used 2.4 khz and 1.8 kHz for SSB and 500 hz & 250 hz for CW / Data.
> 
> The K3 comes with a 2.7 kHz 5-pole filter.
> 
> My SSB questions are: from your experience, 1)  which is better for a narrow filter for SSB; 2.1 khz or 1.8 kHz?
> 2) Which is more useful, 2.7 kHz 5-pole or 2.8 kHz 8-pole?
> 
> My Data question: Is the 400 kHz 8-pole adequate or should I purchase an additional (250 hz or 200 hz) filter?
> 
> Thanks & 73 de Dave K7DRT
> 
> P.S. I did read the “K3 Crystal 'Roofing' Filters” It was very helpful.
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