[Elecraft] Broadcast band interference [KX3}]

[Rich Heineck]

Gary,

As an alternative to using RX SHFT, you could try reducing gain in the 
RF section if you have the preamp on.  Try preamp at the 10dB setting or 
preamp off.

73,
Rich  AC7MA


On 01/09/2013 07:15 AM, Gary Auchard wrote:
> I posted a question concerning an issue with broadcast band interference on
> my KX3 and received several good replys.  Here's more info on this
> issue.....there is a local AM broadcast station about 8 miles away but that
> is not the one I'm hearing.  It's sounding like a Shortwave AM broadcast
> from some religious station.  Using the RX SHFT as suggested by one person
> replying is not a viable option.  When you do that it disables the Roofing
> Filter option which I need usually for copying CW signals where I'm having
> the problem.
>
> I do have the antenna tuner installed and tuned to the band where I'm
> working but I'm still getting the problem.  The signal does vary up and
> down in strength so I'm sure it's a Shortwave signal causing the problem.
>
> I can live with the problem most of the time but I would hope Elecraft
> could provide an answer to this issue.  How about it Eric or Wayne?  Any
> comments from your end?  My KX3 is SN. 564 built by me in June of 2012.
>
> Gary A. - W0MNA
>