Yes transmit is restricted - to the 2.7 (or 2.8) kHz filter. Hence the request to allow transmit using the 6 KHz filter, at least to same extent as receive (up to 4KHz currently).
Bob NW8L On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 3:22 PM, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bob, > > Receive should work, but transmit will not - I believe it is restricted in > the firmware. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Bob Cunnings wrote: >> >> Yes, many of us know all this, but it's still nice, under benign >> conditions, to operate using a wider waterfall for both transmit and >> receive. I often operated PSK on my Orion using the 6kHz filter, it's >> fun to see pretty much all the PSK activity on the band at once - >> context, right? When I've opened up the BW like this I always disable >> AGC anyway. When the going gets tough, I narrow the BW. >> >> Since I paid for the 6kHz filter, I'd like to use it on DATA A if I >> choose, since there is no technical limitation in the K3 preventing it >> AFAIK. >> >> Bob NW8L >> >> On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 1:35 PM, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> >>> Dave, >>> >>> OTOH, best results with AFSK is to use a narrow receive filter. It keeps >>> strong undesired signals out of the passband. >>> Strong undesired signals in the passband cause a reduction of receiver >>> gain >>> because the AGC reacts to them. >>> Sure, the computer can handle and display them, but if the receiver gain >>> is >>> reduced because of a strong signal that just came on, your chances of >>> maintaining solid print is reduced. >>> >>> Do as you choose, but I prefer to tune my data mode signals just like any >>> other - with the VFO knob, and use a narrow filter to get rid of the >>> 'other >>> trash' on the band. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> >>> Dave Quick - KØEKL wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> I'd like to be able to transmit in Data-A mode through my 6 Khz AM >>>> filter. >>>> Being able to see ~6 Khz of spectrum in the waterfall window would be >>>> great. >>>> >> > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
