Ditto here as well, and that's comparing my K3 #2730 to a stock FT-1000. Wow, I thought it was just me. I never gave it much of a second thought, and just attributed the difference in noise floor/signal peaks to a more sensitive receiver.
I've worked long pileups from 4U1UN and the FT-1000, and I don't recall ever having as much noise-related fatigue as I get when I use the K3. Please don't get me wrong; I'm not bashing the K3. It just seems the K3's noise characteristics seem stronger and perhaps a tad harsher than what comes out of the Yaesu. I hope that makes sense... 73 de James K2QI -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Harris Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:33 PM To: Elecraft Email Subject: [Elecraft] Noisy K-3 Receiver Dick, I've had the same experience as you describe. You will get some explanations here on the reflector that sort of make sense so I will not try to repeat them. What it comes down to for me is there is less usable S meter range and amplified background noise to contend with. A great receiver but having to listen to that background noise is disquieting. I think the noise/S meter relationship needs a solid review from engineering aimed at putting a bit of a knee at the bottom of the scale and in the process dropping the apparent noise level. A supersensitive receiver is great but when all it's doing is digging out noise it's of little value. I agree NR and related controls help a bit on the noise but it doesn't address the underlying situation. Many of us over-the-hill folks have a sensitivity to noise that younger people don't have so it may be hard for them to understand and appreciate our concern. Have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM ______________________________________________________________ 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
