[K3] KRX3 rave

[John Shadle]

Possibly the best option for the K3 (beyond a good set of filters) has to
be the KRX3 sub receiver, in my opinion.

I have found this especially helpful in quickly and easily finding the
worked station for split operations. With all of the W1AW/x operations this
year--most of them running split--being able to listen to them in one ear
and search for the portion of the band "up" where they are working has been
an invaluable time saver and increased my successful QSO rate.

It's the same case when DX stations are calling on one frequency and
listening elsewhere. I can just quickly tune the sub and find the QSX
frequency within 2-3 calls usually. Win!

It was a tough decision for me when I was building my K3 system. I wasn't
sure if I wanted to choose the P3 or the KRX3 (and I couldn't afford both).
I went with the KRX3 and feel like I made the right decision for me. What a
great accessory!

73
-john W4PAH
Madison, WI
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[Richard Thorne-4]

When I purchased my K3 I also ordered the sub receiver, all was good.

Then I ordered a P3 recently.

What a lethal combination for working split operation dxpeditions. The
sub receiver is absolutely great, the P3 add's the visual side of things
and makes it even better.

If I could have only one of the two it would be the sub receiver,
however, lately I've been just using the P3 for working split which is
very effective.

Rich - N5ZC

On 4/18/2014 9:01 AM, John Shadle wrote:

> Possibly the best option for the K3 (beyond a good set of filters) has to
> be the KRX3 sub receiver, in my opinion.
>
> I have found this especially helpful in quickly and easily finding the
> worked station for split operations. With all of the W1AW/x operations this
> year--most of them running split--being able to listen to them in one ear
> and search for the portion of the band "up" where they are working has been
> an invaluable time saver and increased my successful QSO rate.
>
> It's the same case when DX stations are calling on one frequency and
> listening elsewhere. I can just quickly tune the sub and find the QSX
> frequency within 2-3 calls usually. Win!
>
> It was a tough decision for me when I was building my K3 system. I wasn't
> sure if I wanted to choose the P3 or the KRX3 (and I couldn't afford both).
> I went with the KRX3 and feel like I made the right decision for me. What a
> great accessory!
>
> 73
> -john W4PAH
> Madison, WI
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[Johnny Siu]

Perhaps, I would like to share some experience.

I set VFO A&B 'LINK' and use both main and sub receivers receiving the same frequency.  Even both receivers are using the same 'main' antenna, I notice a much earier copying of the signal.  By turning and balancing the outer and inner knob of the AF control, I can find a sweet splot for my ear listening and hence easier copying.

I cannot explain this within my limited radio knowledge but it does help me a lot.

73

Johnny VR2XMC
 

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主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 rave
 

When I purchased my K3 I also ordered the sub receiver, all was good.

Then I ordered a P3 recently.

What a lethal combination for working split operation dxpeditions. The
sub receiver is absolutely great, the P3 add's the visual side of things
and makes it even better.

If I could have only one of the two it would be the sub receiver,
however, lately I've been just using the P3 for working split which is
very effective.

Rich - N5ZC

On 4/18/2014 9:01 AM, John Shadle wrote:

> Possibly the best option for the K3 (beyond a good set of filters) has to
> be the KRX3 sub receiver, in my opinion.
>
> I have found this especially helpful in quickly and easily finding the
> worked station for split operations. With all of the W1AW/x operations this
> year--most of them running split--being able to listen to them in one ear
> and search for the portion of the band "up" where they are working has been
> an invaluable time saver and increased my successful QSO rate.
>
> It's the same case when DX stations are calling on one frequency and
> listening elsewhere. I can just quickly tune the sub and find the QSX
> frequency within 2-3 calls usually. Win!
>
> It was a tough decision for me when I was building my K3 system. I wasn't
> sure if I wanted to choose the P3 or the KRX3 (and I couldn't afford both).
> I went with the KRX3 and feel like I made the right decision for me. What a
> great accessory!
>
> 73
> -john W4PAH
> Madison, WI
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