[Elecraft] K3 - diversity mode & running split

[Mike K2MK]

Hi Robert,

Think of diversity as removing the Sub RX from the VFO-B knob. When in
diversity, the VFO-B knob is only useful in the control of split transmit
frequency (if you are in Split mode). It has no affect on the Sub RX
frequency.

So you should be good. Turn on Split, Lock VFO-B to maintain a constant
transmit frequency and rotate VFO-A (and simultaneously your diversity Sub
RX) to listen to the callers.

Similarly when in diversity making changes using BSET should be irrelevant.
The Sub RX will follow all of the settings of the Main RX. There should be
no need to double tap A-B. I say "should be" because I never actually tried
making changes using BSET while in diversity. 

I also have the Pixel and am happy with it.

73,
Mike K2MK



Robert Fanfant-2 wrote
> All,
>  
> Apologize if this question has been asked before.
>  
> When handling pileups, I've always used the following setup and it truly
> works FB -  run split, lock the TX frequency, and use the main VFO to
> listen up/down for stations.
>  
> Over the weekend I installed a RX only loop antenna(Pixel Technologies
> RF-Pro1B),  and connected it the Aux RX input. I then enabled diversity
> mode, linking both main and sub receiver VFO(s). The sub-receiver was
> setup to use the Aux RX input,  and the main's RX & TX used Ant#1 ( the
> vertical).  Needless to say, I was extremely impressed with the outcome,
> and my ability to pull out the weak signals on the low bands. Diversity
> mode even helped strong signals compensate for QSB.
>  
>  I was so impressed, that it got me thinking if I could run a pileup
> utilizing diversity mode in an effort to maximize the capabilities of both
> antenna's.
>  
> My question is, will the K3 allow me to do the following, at the same
> time? 
> 1) run split
> 2) run in diversity mode
> 3) lock the TX frequency
> 4) use the main tuning knob to change my RX frequency
> 5) Automatically have the sub-receiver follow adjustments made to the main
> RX settings (i.e. VFO, filter,  filter BW, PB, NR, NB)? 
>  
> In a pileup I can't see going into BSET  to change individual sub receiver
> settings to match the changes being made to the main receiver settings.
> Tapping A->B twice, each time I change/adjust settings of the main
> receiver, might  get a bit tedious. 
>  
> Thanks in advance,
> -rob N7QT





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