[Elecraft] 2 dB better reception in JT65 mode

[Don Wilhelm]

Peter,

I would attribute it to the superior dynamic range of the K3.
I have not done similar tests.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/24/2014 5:01 PM, PA2V wrote:
> 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
>