[Elecraft] Need a second set of eyes... WAS: Re: Price Increase Alert for Feb 4th.

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 1/28/2016 5:42 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> I like Joe's list of filters in general. But if money is tight, I would
> only get the standard 2.7 filters. Filters are easy to add later, and
> the DSP filtering is quite good unless you have really strong nearby
> stations and are trying to pick a weak signal out of the noise.

I agree with this ... I would start with FM filters (for the ability to
do FM and/or AM), 2.7 KHz filters and the 400 Hz filters.  The others
can be added later as funds are available and the need is established.

As to microphones, I would also recommend the Koss SB-45 headset and/or
an inexpensive dynamic "vocal" mic which can often be found for < $25
(e.g. Audio-Technica ATR-1300: $19.42 at B&H Photovideo) - far less
expensive than the overpriced and over-hyped Heil products.  Even a
step up to the Shure PGA48 will only set you back $39, half the price
of the Heil HM-12 or one quarter the price of a Heil GM.

Due to the TXEQ in the K3 there will be no difference in a 100 Hz-4 KHz
transmit bandwidth between the inexpensive and heavily promoted mics -
particularly if using VOX or a foot switch.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV