[Elecraft] Band pass filters

[CUTTER DAVID]

Given the improved performance of modern transceivers, is there still a call for high specification W3NQN band pass filters in a 2-transmitter station?  For example on a Multi-2 contest environment.  For instance K3S + KPA + KAT. The filter fitted between radio and amplifier. 

I have the *feeling* that a receive-only filter (with tx bypass) might be all that is needed.  This is much easier to implement than a full transmitter-rated set making fast switching between bands (eg for a quick look around) very quick and easy from the keyboard, etc. 

David G3UNA