[Elecraft] 2 dB better reception in JT65 mode

[PA2V]

Hi guys.

 

I have compared my brand new K3 against my IC756pro2 in JT65b mode while
doing EME on 432 MHz.

With the same transverter, antenna, preamp etc. I see stations 2 dB better
with the K3.

It also made me see another station at -30 dB that I could not detect on the
756.

I just wonder, is this because the famous low noise architecture or just the
clean audio of the K3?

The K3 is connected via the line-out to a Delta44 soundcard at the PC.

Audio levels have been carefully checked to be sure I am doing exactly the
same to both rigs.

The RF path 28 MHz > 432 MHz > was exactly the same all the time. I switched
with relays between the rigs.

Is there any other K3 owner who did the same test on here?

73, Peter PA2V