[Elecraft] K3 on SSB

[George Thornton]

I have owned a K3 forever.  I am not myself a contester except on Field Day.

Most performance measurements for the K3(s) show it still in the top group in terms of ability to hear weak signals adjacent to a stronger signal, an important measure for performance in a contest.  Until recently they were in the #1 position or near #1.  Now some newer rigs have barely exceeded the K3S performance by a very small amount, we will see how the K4 performs, I suspect Elecraft will be at the top of the heap again.    I am not sure you can actually tell the difference in performance at this level.

The main criticism as I understand it with SSB is that the K3 produces a harsher sound on SSB than some other rigs.  While this will not interfere with your ability to operate, it can irritate the listener over time. 

You can moderate that somewhat through EQ settings, but I do think that some other rig manufacturers have been noted for more pleasant sounding audio. 

For me, long ago I found some really nice speakers (Sounds Sweet, no longer in business) that do an excellent job of making my K3 with updated synthesizers sound pleasant.   

I am looking forward to the K4 getting released and tested.

I will probably not be in the market to purchase anything major until this coronavirus situation stabilizes and the economy gets back to normal.  

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 10:48 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 on SSB

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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