[Elecraft] Is the K3 have low sensitivity on 10 M and 6 M

[Fred Jensen]

Re #3: I never have either.  While a thorough analysis of "To Preamp or 
Not to Preamp" is complex and very situational, the antenna check is 
really a very good indicator:

Remove the antenna and note the noise produced by the K3.  Connect the 
antenna.  If the noise rises, adding a preamp at the radio isn't likely 
to do much for you.  At the antenna, it can compensate for loss in the 
transmission line, but that's not likely very high on 10m or even 6m 
unless your coax is very long or full of water.

My experience is:  When the noise rises by connecting the antenna and I 
still can't hear the signals, I need a better antenna. [:-)

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Sparks NV DM09dn

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On 10/13/2016 5:46 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
> 1.  Is your PREamp turned on for 10m?  Hopefully you don't accidentally have
> RX ANT activated.
> 2.  Please describe your antenna in more detail, including orientation.
> 3.  I've never needed a preamp on 10m in the 8 years I've had a K3, but my
> antenna system has a lot of gain.
>
> 73,  Bill  W4ZV