[Elecraft] RX eq

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO]

The RX EQ doesn't seem to do much for me on CW because I am already 
limiting the response by the DSP bandwidth. Normally I use 300-450 Hz 
for tuning around, and then narrow the bandwidth as needed for weak 
signals or QRM. My passband is centered at 520, so I don't hear the very 
low and high pitched signals anyway. If I am calling CQ and want a wider 
passband, then I wouldn't want to limit it further by using the EQ.

I have tried various settings like Joe's below and I don't notice much 
if any effect.

73,
Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 21 May 2016 20:48, Jim Brown wrote:
> On Sat,5/21/2016 9:34 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>> The K3/K3S stores separate RX EQ settings for CW and SSB. The
>> appropriate setting is recalled based on the operating mode.  I have:
>> CW =  -16, -16,  0, 0, 0, -6, -16, -16    and
>> SSB = -16, -16, -6, 0, 0, +3,  +5, -16
>
> Those are certainly valid settings for one way of operating. I choose to
> keep K3 RXEQ set flat for both modes. My reasoning for CW is I'm mainly
> a contester, so I want to hear off-frequency signals calling me at the
> reduced levels that result from the IF bandwidth I've set. On SSB,
> because I'm already limiting the LF response by setting of the IF
> bandwidth, and high frequency peaking tends to increase the audibility
> of splatter.
>
> But the important point is that there's no single setting that is
> "right" for everyone, or for every style of operating.
>
> I do things differently with the KX3, because the audio output stage is
> current-starved, so it doesn't have much headroom. So for the KX3, I
> roll off the three lowest bands on both modes (max cut), leaving the
> others set flat (no boost, no cut). I would suggest the same settings
> for the new KX2.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC