K3: Any SSB user comments regarding the new synth?

[Bill-3]

I use my K3 only for rag chew and arm chair copy (Only hamming I do) -
hence, I am very interested if this new synth would enhance my listening
pleasure? I am not interested in upgrading solely for the sake of
upgrading and I am taking my K3 with me, so no concerns regarding resale
value either.

Anyone out there using a K3 like I do that would care to comment? If I
thought the new synth would be a solid improvement - I'd order it
immediately.

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC K-Line



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To me I thought it was worth it to get the extra range under 500 KC since I've had an interest there since I was a kid.
I would say if it gives you something you want then it's worth it.
As far as actually hearing a difference, well that takes someone with a bit better ears than me.









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I use my K3 only for rag chew and arm chair copy (Only hamming I do) -
hence, I am very interested if this new synth would enhance my listening
pleasure? I am not interested in upgrading solely for the sake of
upgrading and I am taking my K3 with me, so no concerns regarding resale
value either.

Anyone out there using a K3 like I do that would care to comment? If I
thought the new synth would be a solid improvement - I'd order it
immediately.

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC K-Line



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[k6dgw]

That is also my big reason for ordering, I like to play around down
there as an SWL.  I'm 95%+ CW [really crummy hearing for SSB], I really
like the current QSK, and I'm looking forward to seeing if I can tell
any difference.  I'm sure I could have if I was younger. :-)

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
- www.cqp.org

On 3/2/2015 7:19 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
>
> To me I thought it was worth it to get the extra range under 500 KC
> since I've had an interest there since I was a kid. I would say if it
> gives you something you want then it's worth it. As far as actually
> hearing a difference, well that takes someone with a bit better ears
> than me.
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[David Olean]

Fred
I bought a nifty up converter that converts everything from DC to 500 kHz up
to 10 MHz and can listen to the low freqs on my K3 there. It is made by
Jackson Harbor Press and has some mods made by Clifton Labs. There is a lot
of info on the Clifton Labs website about using this kit.  It was really
cheap in comparison to even a single Synthesizer board and there is no
sensitivity roll off. I think I paid $14 and had to add a diecast box
enclosure and a DC feedthru connector with two BNC jacks.  NAA is very
strong as are a myriad of navigation beacons and a few low band broadcast
stations from Europe and Africa. The big problem is man made noise from all
sorts of consumer products. I use my 160 M beverages to receive.  You could
also make up or buy an active antenna and maybe get more isolation from man
made noise.  It would have to be matched as the normal input is low
impedance. I think the low freq converter is a great amount of fun to play
with. $14 is about what you pay for a good hamburger these days!!
Dave K1WHS
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Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 3:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Any SSB user comments regarding the new synth?

> That is also my big reason for ordering, I like to play around down there
> as an SWL.  I'm 95%+ CW [really crummy hearing for SSB], I really like the
> current QSK, and I'm looking forward to seeing if I can tell any
> difference.  I'm sure I could have if I was younger. :-)
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015
> - www.cqp.org
>
> On 3/2/2015 7:19 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
>>
>> To me I thought it was worth it to get the extra range under 500 KC
>> since I've had an interest there since I was a kid. I would say if it
>> gives you something you want then it's worth it. As far as actually
>> hearing a difference, well that takes someone with a bit better ears
>> than me.
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[Edward R Cole]

Dave,

I guess if you only want to receive that is a good choice.  The new
SYNTH enables both Tx and Rx at below 490-KHz (current synth will
work down to 490).  For those interested in operating on 472-478 MHz
the K3+(new)SYNTH makes this possible (with the addition of an
experimental license from the FCC).

I will get the new synth when I have the funds (cost is x2 as I have the KRX3).

Early on air reports look good for general use and extension to the
new 630 meter band is a real plus!

73, Ed - KL7UW
Re: TEST mode - I stand corrected by Eric (NO3M).  I do use CONFIG:
KVX3 = TEST for operating on 600m (bad memory).

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Fred
I bought a nifty up converter that converts everything from DC to 500 kHz up
to 10 MHz and can listen to the low freqs on my K3 there. It is made by
Jackson Harbor Press and has some mods made by Clifton Labs. There is a lot
of info on the Clifton Labs website about using this kit.  It was really
cheap in comparison to even a single Synthesizer board and there is no
sensitivity roll off. I think I paid $14 and had to add a diecast box
enclosure and a DC feedthru connector with two BNC jacks.  NAA is very
strong as are a myriad of navigation beacons and a few low band broadcast
stations from Europe and Africa. The big problem is man made noise from all
sorts of consumer products. I use my 160 M beverages to receive.  You could
also make up or buy an active antenna and maybe get more isolation from man
made noise.  It would have to be matched as the normal input is low
impedance. I think the low freq converter is a great amount of fun to play
with. $14 is about what you pay for a good hamburger these days!!
Dave K1WHS



73, Ed - KL7UW
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