[Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

I don't think anyone is talking about getting rid of Diversity - which
is one of the differentiating features of the K3.  What many are saying
- and what Elecraft did in 5.10 - is that removing the second SUB "Hold"
function for the generally inferior "LINK" option is appropriate.

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-02-15 5:56 PM, Gary Gregory wrote:
> Ed
>
> Your last paragraph, to me, is spot on.
>
> Gary
> Vk1ZZ
> K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3.
> On 16/02/2015 8:35 AM, "Edward R Cole" <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>> snip==
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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