In praise of the K3

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In praise of the K3

vk4cmv
What a versatile little radio this is.

I spend too much time operating Jt65a on 30m where stations transmit around 500hz under where the WSPR signals appear. The notch filter is just great for taking out the high pitched tone of loud WSPR signals. Not that most other radios with a manual notch filter couldn't do the same - but it works nicely for me.

I use the ubiquitous Yamaha CM500 headset which is permanently connected to the phone jack at the back. The speakers are connected to the speaker jack and I've programmed the PF1 key to switch speakers on or off - who cares if the headphones are still active. Nothing connected to the front panel now - clean solution - and no wear on the jacks at the back.

A while ago my shack was a patchwork of sound card interfaces, audio connectors, and other wires - the K3 has allowed me to rationalise all this.  I still use a K1EL Winkey - but that's my only vice.

I've had more fun with this radio than all the others combined.

thanks!

Julian Vk4CMV