[Elecraft] K3 Filters (again???!!) - Many Thanks

2012-12-16 Thread PETER HUTCHISON
Hi, Many thanks to all who responded to my query about which filters to purchase for WJST modes. The replies were varied and all were based on sound argument - ie what worked best for that particular operator. The consensus of opinion boiled down to just get the basic filter, see how you get on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filters (again???!!) - Many Thanks

2012-12-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Peter, The K3 filters are quite easy to install later - *unless* you have the KRX3 installed. If you are considering the subRX as part of your order, then I suggest you do not install the subRX until you have gotten a handle on the filters that you will want. Install those filters and then

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filters (again???!!) - Many Thanks

2012-12-16 Thread Jim Miller
Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 5:55 PM To: PETER HUTCHISON Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filters (again???!!) - Many Thanks Peter, The K3 filters are quite easy to install later - *unless* you have the KRX3 installed. If you are considering the subRX as part of your

[Elecraft] K3 Filters (again???!!)

2012-12-15 Thread PETER HUTCHISON
I appreciate that this is somewhat of a thorny / subjective issue but a search of the archives actually revealed very little in the way of useful information.   I'm in the throes of putting together an order for a K3 kit after being given the appropriate financial go-ahead. However, the issue of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filters (again???!!)

2012-12-15 Thread Bill Frantz
Unless you are working in a contest situation, or when there are nearby strong signals, you can use the bandwidth filter in the DSP for most situations. The exceptions are: You need something wider than the required 2.7KHz/2.8KHz filter -- e.g FM operation. In this case, get the 13KHz FM