Re: [Elecraft] Don's comments on ESSB and AM
Tim, M0AFJ AM operation here is made up by a niche of interesting guys who are enjoying the hobby just like the antique auto folks. The group here is made up of mostly long term retired hams who are having FUN with AM. Being able to join in with a K3 on AM is just another example of the flexibility of this great radio. And yes, the K3 offers outstanding AM quality over the air. Thanks 73, John, W1QS __ 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] Don's comments on ESSB and AM
Don I agree with you both physiologically and technically about the ESSB and AM modes on the amateur radio bands. However, we have K3 radios that are configured to support all these modes. For that reason (IMHO), I believe it's important that they be properly supported and maintained by Elecraft or dropped as supported modes. There are at least two popular radios made by competitors that have attracted a portion of customers by offering ESSB as a mode. And there are groupies running AM especially on 160 meters, some with K3s. There are also broadcasters running ESSB in growing numbers with the FLEX and Yaseu 3000/5000 radios. I hear them often. Why? I don't get it but its real. The owner base of K3 users tend represent those who want to experienment and operate with all that's possible. The K3 can do that and play well in the company of the alternatives. 73, John, W1QS __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Don's comments on ESSB and AM
It may interest folks Stateside but there is a growing amount of AM activity on 5MHz in the UK, I've had great reports using my K3 on AM. Most of the guys however are using ex military equipment and boat anchors. We do have more bandwidth over here though. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 29 Jan 2013, at 00:32, John Lawrence j123...@aol.com wrote: Don I agree with you both physiologically and technically about the ESSB and AM modes on the amateur radio bands. However, we have K3 radios that are configured to support all these modes. For that reason (IMHO), I believe it's important that they be properly supported and maintained by Elecraft or dropped as supported modes. There are at least two popular radios made by competitors that have attracted a portion of customers by offering ESSB as a mode. And there are groupies running AM especially on 160 meters, some with K3s. There are also broadcasters running ESSB in growing numbers with the FLEX and Yaseu 3000/5000 radios. I hear them often. Why? I don't get it but its real. The owner base of K3 users tend represent those who want to experienment and operate with all that's possible. The K3 can do that and play well in the company of the alternatives. 73, John, W1QS __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Don's comments on ESSB and AM
...those who want studio quality SSB should obtain a commercial broadcasting license and use that instead... ...My opinion of AM on the ham bands is similar... Gee, guys, I enjoy AM on 75, 15 and 10m with my vintage equipment, and enjoy even more refurbishing the gear to be able to do that. If you're going to deny me that pleasure, then please deny digital operations in my CW portions of the bands. Ralph, VE7XF ps: I do, however, agree with you about ESSB, so I'm not 'fair and balanced' either :-) pps: When I started, SSB was quite rare on the ham bands. __ 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
