Gary, This is purely a matter of personal preference. I've used the K3 (with a Heil Pro headset) in 48-hour contests since 2007 and find it a pleasure to use for extended periods. YMMV, but don't assume there is any consensus as to which RXs are easiest to listen to. GL and 73, andy, ae6y p49y
-----Original Message----- From: Tony Estep Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:53 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Itching for a new rig On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 3:26 PM, Gary D Krause <n7...@bresnan.net> wrote: > ....some have reported that the K3 is hard to listen to after a while... ===== Gary, I have found that the best way to quiet the K3 is not via the audio settings, but by simply backing off the RF gain about 60 - 90 degrees from max. This just about always improves the perceived s/n ratio. When I first got my K3 I was a little frustrated because my beloved but outdated MkV sounded a lot better to my ears, but a simple twist of the RF control put everything right. I have tried A/B with the K3 versus a few other receivers, and it is tops as far as I can tell. I think the only rx in its class is the FTDX5K, but there's probably no discernible performance difference, just a matter of 35 pounds and 2500 bucks. I had a P3, which I liked a lot, and now have LP-Pan plus NaP3 for a bandscope. That combo plus a K3 plus a KPA500 makes for a compact, multi-talented, elegant ham setup. 73, Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
