[Elecraft] KX3 Question about use of ESSB for Data Modes

[David Box Comcast]

Ran a couple of tests this morning and found that using ESSB only extends the transmit BW up to 3500Hz, so concurr that the ease of changing modes with DATA A far outweighs the slight change in BW and lots of buttons to push making sure EQ and comp etc are properly set if you don't use DATA A.

Don I think this just shows that Elecraft thought this through in setting up the basic ops.

73
Dave
K5MWR

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Dave,

For several reasons I would advocate DATA A mode over SSB (or ESSB) for 
data modes.
First, most data mode signals are contained within the 300 to 3000 Hz 
range when the VFO is set at the 'recommended' data mode band frequency.
Secondly, it is easy to move the VFO knob to hear and decode signals 
that are operating at the extreme edges of that bandwidth.
Thirdly, using DATA A mode automatically turns off compression and TX 
EQ.  Those must be manually turned off when using SSB or ESSB.

All in all, my opinion is that DATA A is just more convenient to use 
than either SSB or ESSB for data modes.  While SSB will work just fine 
if the proper precautions are taken, DATA A mode makes it automatic. The 
VFO is easy to move to get to those stations operating on the extreme 
edges (or outside) the "normal" passband.

73,
Don W3FPR

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