[Elecraft] Query for new DSP features

[bill]

Regarding my K3 (original): DSP reduces the volume. When you turn the 
volume up to where you can again hear - the junk noise level is right 
back up there also.

A couple of days ago we had a major wind storm and a power line down the 
road was periodically arcing. It was uncomfortable to listen to (on LSB 
75 meters). I was using my Icom 7300 and pushed the NR button. Amazing, 
the noises were reduced to nearly nothing and the audio level remained 
as it had been. Then I switched to the K3 and tried the Noise Reduction 
- no joy. I tried various settings, all under water and reduced volume. 
I went back to the 7300 and continued enjoying my armchair copy 75 meter 
QSO. Oh yes, I do know about reducing RX gain and proper use of ATT.

Sure, the argument can be made that the 7300 is a newer rig. You can 
also argue that the DSP can be updated via software for the K3.

Sadly, since I purchased my IC-7300, I have only used the K3 for a few 
CW contacts. Understand, my ham radio activities are 99% LSB on 
160/75/40 meters. I do not DX or contest. No external VFO or keypad for 
the 7300,which I do miss. However,a plastic stylus does wonderful on the 
touch screen.