[Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

[Edward R Cole]

YES - I use XFIL repeatedly to shutdown the IF or restore it to 
service when doing eme.  I have DATA-A configured to use  "FL3" which 
has no filter installed in order to disconnect the 2nd IF when I am 
running MAP65. I tap off the 1st IF into the LP-Pan, to Delta44 soundcard.

Why do I do that?  FL2 is populated with 2.8-KHz filter and it "sucks 
out at zero frequency" on the MAP65 band display.  selecting FL3 with 
XFIL allows me to have no load from the 2nd IF.  But if I want to 
check signal levels with the S-meter I only have to tap XFIL to 
restore FL2.  I use XFIL several times an hour on eme.

Regarding use of Diversity - that IS why I bought the KRX3 
subreceiver.  I ALWAYS run Diversity reception when I select the 
subreceiver because it is integral to my dual-polarity adaptive 
receiving system (used on 2m-eme).

I would consider loss of use of Diversity Reception a breach of 
contract by Elecraft.  I have over $10k invested with the K3 
Diversity Rx as central feature of the system.  It IS why I bought the K3.


On 2015-02-15 9:55 AM, brian wrote:
 > Question: does anybody really use XFIL?
 > Perhaps relocation of diversity there makes more sense.
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