It appears that the gain of the Pre-2 has not been factored into the
S-meter ABS setting unlike that of the Pre-1. I can understand this
being the case with the outboard amps, PR-6 and family. However, given
that this function ins now internal maybe it could be taken into account.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 07/06/2015 11:27, Sebastian wrote:
A very similar experience here as well.
One thing I dislike, is the flashing PRE when preamp 2 is on. It is annoying
to see the constant flashing, to me that generally means there is something
wrong. But it looks like that part of the K3’s display doesn’t have the
ability to display something else.
It should be treated the same as the noise blanker for example, which has
multiple settings, yet only NB displays when it is on.
73 de Sebastian, W4AS
On Jun 7, 2015, at 10:07 AM, Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> wrote:
Right now 6 meters is marginally open between KS and the Southeast US. (NC down to FL).
First chance I've had to check out the "Preamp 2" function on the new KX3VB.
Boy what a difference it makes. Had it set to Preamp 1 and just barely hearing signals
so went to Preamp 2 and really good copy on everyone I could hear. Makes a really decent
6 meter rig out of an older K3 without the PR6.
Have not had a chance to test it on 10 and 12 meters other than observing a
very distinct increase in background noise with it in Preamp 2 mode as both
bands were not open when I tested the KXV3B after finally getting it enabled
yesterday. This morning 6 is open so that one gets tested first.
Overall I'm very pleased with the operation of this board and no negative
issues noted other than the initial lack of information in the documentation on
how to enable it.
Jim - W0EB
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