Karl,
We are all learning how to drive the K3, making mistakes and assumptions
as we go along that path. The K3 is a highly configurable transceiver.
Just enjoy the performance with the default settings at first, you will
have a capable and good transceiver. As you determine what it can do,
then you can begin to customize the menu settings to better suit your
desires, your operating practices, and the situation you are presented
with due to things like your local noise level will dictate the settings
that are right for you and your particular location.
One thing I might point out up front is that the K3 has more gain
(sensitivity) than is usable in many situations. Do not turn on the
preamp unless it is necessary. If you can hear an increase in the "band
noise" when an antenna is connected (with the preamp off), then the
preamp will do you no good other than increase the band noise you have
to listen to. If you have a lot of "band noise" even with the preamp
off, then turning on the attenuator for that band may help too.
Remember the "rule" -- if the band noise increases when the antenna is
connected, you have more than enough receiver sensitivity for that
particular band and antenna - additional gain will only result in
hearing more noise on the band and will decrease the receiver dynamic
range (as well as subjecting your ears to a constant local noise level).
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/16/2011 6:59 PM, Karl Ahamer wrote:
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