[Elecraft] [KX3] KXFL3 dual-Passband Roofing Filter

[Walter Underwood]

This is one of the most clear, concise, and helpful responses I've seen on this list in over two years. I will work towards making my e-mails as informative as this one.

wunder
K6WRU

On Jun 2, 2014, at 6:40 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI <rtavan at gmail.com> wrote:

> The KXFL3 decision is pretty easy. If you plan to use the KX3 only with
> simple antennas (random wires, loaded verticals, magnetic loops) and for
> casual QSOs, you don't really need it. Unwanted signals will be weak enough
> not to overload the DSP. If you plan to use the KX3, even sometimes, with
> good antennas (big, high), especially in urban environments or
> multi-transmitter sites like Field Day, or on crowded bands as in contests
> or DX pileups, then you should have the filter to protect the DSP from very
> strong, adjacent signals.
> 
> Another way of looking at it is, if the extra cost is not a hardship, get
> the filter. Some day you'll be glad you did.
> 
> Either way, you're gonna love it!
> 
> 73,
> 
> /Rick
> 
> 
> On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:
> 
>> My wonderful wife said, "Go ahead and order a KX3. Happy Birthday!", so
>> now I am working on options. How valuable is the KXFL3 dual-Passband
>> Roofing Filter? Should I order it now, or see if I need it and order it
>> later?
>> 
>> 73, Bill, AE6JV
>> 
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