[Elecraft] K3 - noise reduction query

[Wes (N7WS)]

While times and technology have changed in the last 37 years, a little paper I 
wrote back then might be of interest.  Sorry there is something missing near the 
end. Publisher's fault, not mine.

http://sadxa.org/n7ws/Noise_Blanker.pdf

Wes  N7WS

   On 7/4/2014 8:43 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Bill,
>
> With the NB, it will often help to *increase* the RF gain or turn on the 
> preamp.  The noise impulse must be above a threshold before it will trigger 
> the blanking function.  Keep in mind that setting the NB so the blanking pulse 
> is wider may result in distorted signals. It does just what the name suggests, 
> it puts a blank *hole* in the received signal.
>
> The NB is better for fast rise time impulse noise such as lightning and 
> automotive ignition noise.  NR will do nothing to help that type noise.
>
> I do not believe there is any one magic bullet.  What works for one noise may 
> not work for the next one.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>