[Elecraft] New K3 -- speech reception is all distorted (SSB)

I'm attempting to use my K3 for the first time. I *think* I completed all calibration steps as per the manual (synthesizer, TXCO 1ppm, Tx gain). I hooked up the K3 to my antenna this morning and tuned to 10 MHz. WWV came in just fine and clearly understandable on LSB or USB. However, I seem

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 -- speech reception is all distorted (SSB)

Well it appears I may have had the wrong sideband mode activated on the various bands I was trying to tune. Doh! Thanks, Jeff, W6EZY -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-speech-reception-is-all-distorted-SSB-tp4633791p4637406.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list

[Elecraft] Need to select a dummy load for K3 TX calibration...(advice?)

Hello all, I need help picking out a proper dummy load to use for calibrating my new K3. HRO is just up the road and they carry some of the less expensive MFJ dummy loads -- would these be sufficient? Not looking to spend a lot of money, but don't want to buy junk either. What factors should I

[Elecraft] Need help making K3 purchase decisions

Greetings all, This is my first submission to the Elecraft reflector. I intend to place an order for my K3 today, but I need some help making the final decisions of which options I should purchase at this time. First, let me describe my antenna setup so the experts here can hopefully offer more