[Elecraft] K3: what specs will be reported?

2007-05-05 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Eric, Wayne: While we are waiting for the specs, I thought that I would list the specs that I'd like to see, anticipating that you will, minimally, cover them. Hopefully, other will add to the list. 1. MDS for ssb/cw. By band (160, 20, 10, 6). For both preamp OFF and preamp ON. 2. BDR at

Re: [Elecraft] K3: what specs will be reported?

2007-05-05 Thread Craig ...
I would also add 1. The Phase Noise performance 2. The AGC In Band IMD for Fast and Slow AGC 3. The Transmitter IMD levels at 5khz, 10khz, 15khz and 20 KHZ spacings under SSB voice conditions. A PSK IMD test at various power levels would also be interesting. The Receiver figures with the

[Elecraft] K3: what specs will be reported?

2007-05-05 Thread Bill Tippett
KR2Q: list the specs that I'd like to see, anticipating that you will, minimally, cover them. IMHO that's too much data given that these guys are trying to get the K3 out. I suggest limiting the list to: IMD (2 kHz spacing, 14 MHz) BDR (2 kHz spacing, 14 MHz) ...for at the least the

[Elecraft] K3: what specs will be reported?

2007-05-05 Thread Bill Tippett
I wrote: BTW I still cannot fathom 12 roofing filter options...8 optional on the current price list, 1 stock, 3 variable for the future. Seems like a production and marketing nightmare to me, especially in a DSP rig which already has 50 Hz variable BW over a wide range. Makes no sense to me! I

[Elecraft] K3: what specs will be reported?

2007-05-05 Thread Fred (FL)
Wondering whether Elecraft could provide a Filter Selection Flow Chart - for prospective K3 buyers. Like: If you like CW contesting, choose X1 and Y3. If you are a 90% SSB op, choose Y Z. If you do a lot of data work, choose W Z3. etc. But, if you do no contesting, like primarily SSB and