[Elecraft] Problem with Elecraft's built in 2 meter

[Julie Royster]

Larry K4MWE and I are hearing lots of distortion (clipping probably) on the
K144XV tuned to local repeaters for anyone with strong signals.  Weak
stations are OK.  Dale and Howard have made numerous suggestions but the
problem appears to be that the FM filter is too narrow to allow some
real-world repeaters to be received well.  In contrast, the same repeaters
sound just fine on our old Icom 706.  We had hoped to be able to use the K3
for all bands.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Would the external tranverter be any different or does it use the very same
filter?

73, Julie KT4JR, wife of Larry K4MWE