[Elecraft] Elecraft] K3S vs. K3 (W4TV tx settings)

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

To be rigorous, the 3200 Hz setting should probably be +6dB.  While
the K3 does not normally pass 3200 Hz (unless one is using ESSB),
there is some value in continuing the pre-emphasis through the top
of the transmit passband.  Most quality communications microphones
place their passband peak in the 3000 - 3500 Hz range.

I also recommend the 100 and 200 Hz values be doubled to -12 and -6 dB
respectively.  The low frequency component of transmit audio uses most
of the power and contributes the least to intelligibility.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-05-17 11:56 AM, Mike Markowski wrote:
> I realize you're talking about receive audio, but a few years ago Joe
> w4tv recommended SSB transmit settings I thought I'd mention while the
> general topic is active.  I've had good reports when using them and good
> results working dx.  As a result back then I incorporated them into a
> little EQ program I wrote so that I don't have to relay on memory.  (I'm
> mainly a cw op and some time can elapse between ssb sessions.)
>
> Picture is at
>
>    http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/k3eq/
>
> and the settings are listed in the text.
>
> 73,
> Mike ab3ap
>
>> On Sat, May 16, 2015 at 3:20 PM, Bill <w2blc at nycap.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> It took me a long time to get the K3 sounding the way I wanted it to
>>> - to
>>> suit my needs of armchair copy on 40/75/160 for rag chew. Hiss and audio
>>> response were both a problem, making my K3 less than desirable for my
>>> needs.
>>> ...
>>>
>>> By trial and error - and keeping careful notes - I eventually I found a
>>> combo of settings that work for me.  My K3 now provides rich warm
>>> receive
>>> audio via a pair of Behringer amplified speakers and is most pleasing to
>>> listen to for hours at a time.  Having said all this - I have to say
>>> my K3
>>> has excellent receive audio. I just had to dig to get to it.
>>
>> --
>> Rick Tavan N6XI
>> Truckee, CA
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