[Elecraft] K3: Any gain with a new synth?

[Phil Wheeler]

Bob,

I noticed an improvement right away just by tuning 
20 CW during a very active contest weekend. My 
ability to pull out weak signals was much enhanced.

But I do agree completely with you for Bill's 
purposes "I don't contest or DX - just rag chew on 
160/75/40... ".

73, Phil W7OX

On 9/5/15 7:54 AM, Chortek Bob via Elecraft wrote:
> Bill,
> I upgraded the synth and have not noticed any difference whatsoever.  That is not to say there is none, only that I could not tell any difference since I could not do any A/B comparisons. I am very skeptical of those who claim to have noticed a difference without having done an actual A/B comparisons.  Far too many factors at play.
> The K3 is a truly exceptional performer.  For your uses, you would not notice any difference either, IMHO.
> 73,
> Bob/AA6VB
>
>
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> On 9/5/2015 6:03 AM, Bill wrote:
>> My K3 is from early 2012 - ser: 62xx. I don't contest or DX - just rag chew on
>> 160/75/40 - makes a super 500 Watt station. Rarely do I touch any controls
>> other than the VFO or band switch. My QTH is very low noise - typical local
>> daytime noise level barely registers on the P3 (think S-0). Yeah, I know I, I
>> could be using something that cost far less. I enjoy the Rolls Royce!
>>
>> Now that there are a fair number of K3S rigs and modified K3 rigs in  the
>> field - there should be something for me to learn from the users.
>>
>> Considering my use of the K3 and my QTH - what would I gain by installing the
>> new synth  (KSYN3A) in the existing K3? I am looking for real-world 75 meter
>> LSB experience. Wife says go for the K3S if I want to, but I think it is
>> overkill for what I do. Yankee cheap I guess.