[Elecraft] K3 on SSB

[Rick NK7I]

Ah, the brand wars re-emerge again...

While every brand must be tailored to the operators voice and use (rag chew vs DXing), it has been my observation that the K3 is certainly a cleaner transmitter on phone than most Yaesu transmitters which are generally wider using both side bands (easily seen on a P3) if not precisely set up.   Some contesters prefer that, as it ‘opens up’ bandwidth, giving them a clear space to call. 

It’s either a ‘feature’ of how the Yaesu is set up or several poor operators or the brand.  I don’t suggest the brand at all anymore, when asked. 

The Anan and Flex are among the cleanest, sheer cliff walls of audio. 

Rick NK7I

Small phone keyboard, smell Czech corruptions are inevitable

> On Mar 29, 2020, at 10:48 AM, Dauer, Edward <edauer at law.du.edu> wrote:
> 
> Previous posts suggest a consensus, or at least a widely-held opinion, that the K3 is below par on SSB.  I have owned one for years, using it more than 95% on CW, and on SSB in only one contest and a few casual ragchews and nets.  In what ways is the K3 inferior to others on SSB?  Yes, this is a question, not an argument.  And is the K4 designed to correct whatever those flaws may be?  I have not yet ordered a K4.  Knowing this info would be helpful to that decision.  Tnx,
> 
> Ted, KN1CBR
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