[Elecraft] KX3 on SSB Mobile

[Bill Frantz]

You should be able to get out OK on those antennas and bands. I 
managed a few QSOs with 10W, a K3, and a screwdriver antenna. Do 
carefully check for engine noise getting into the radio, both 
via RF and via the power supply.

Follow the instructions on page 15 of the manual to set up your 
microphone. I set my KX3 according to the manual with about 3 
bars of compression for DX/contest work. Also follow Jim Brown, 
K9YC/s advice:

   Also, the most important thing for any SSB station with a weak
   signal is to use about 10 dB of compression on peaks, use TXEQ
   to turn the three bottom octaves all the way down (-16 dB),
   turn the fourth octave down 3-6 dB).Some mics benefit from a 3
   dB boost on the highest band (3.2 kHz). This advice is good for
   ALL competitive operation. And always be careful not to over
   drive the radio. Use just enough to get full modulation, and no
   more.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 10/31/14 at 8:26 PM, edauer at law.du.edu (Dauer, Edward) wrote:

>After a half-century of CW only I am about, at last, to try 
>SSB.  The rig is a KX3 operating from my car, into a Hustler 
>mast with 15 and 20 meter resonators.  For the moment the power 
>supply is the car's cigar lighter; and the headset is 
>Elecraft's standard-issue Heil, which I own but have never 
>used.  So, I am looking for suggestions and advice.
>
>One specific question:  I do not have a 'scope or any other 
>equipment with which to look at the transmitted waveform.  I 
>expect to do some practical experimentation; but are there good 
>starting points for the mic and audio settings, and whatever 
>else, in order to get the most effective and cleanest signal?
>
>Another:  Is SSB mobile on HF with 5 or 10 watts going to be 
>practical, or will it just be frustrating? The plan - now that 
>my life affords the time for it - is to put some rare counties 
>in CO, NM, AZ and WY on the air.
>
>Suggestions, ideas, comments, imperatives, opinions - all are most welcome.
>
>Tnx,
>
>Ted, KN1CBR
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