K3 sub receiver
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My K3/100 kit arrives tomorrow. I did not order the sub receiver. I have only a vertical here and have some antenna restrictions (height) I use a SteppIR BigIR and it works great for me with my height restriction. So, unless one of you can explain to me why I should have the sub receiver with only one antenna, I'm leaving it the with one! I'm sure I don't understand receiver diversity since I never heard of it until recently. Guide me!
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If you're interesting in chasing DXpeditions that run split pileups
("listening up"), the sub-RX is very useful for tracking where they're listening, so you can be calling where you're likely to be heard - listen to the DX on one receiver and tune around with the other, looking for the guy giving a "599" report.... or look for a "hole" where no one else is calling. The sub-RX could also be used to monitor some calling frequency, perhaps even on another band, as you operate with the main-RX. If you're not interested in those styles of operating, you probably don't need the KRX3. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:12 PM, <[hidden email]> wrote: > My K3/100 kit arrives tomorrow. I did not order the sub receiver. I have only a vertical here and have some antenna restrictions (height) I use a SteppIR BigIR and it works great for me with my height restriction. So, unless one of you can explain to me why I should have the sub receiver with only one antenna, I'm leaving it the with one! I'm sure I don't understand receiver diversity since I never heard of it until recently. Guide me! > > John KE4D > K3 SN ???? > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Hi John,
For one it makes working DX a bit easier. Not only can you work split, with the second receiver, you can hear BOTH sides of the split. Big deal? Well for one thing that ability allows you to figure out the pattern of the DX station (moving up/down?). That makes you more effective in operating and increases your chances. Then if you're a tailgater, you're spot on the attack when the other station is done. (I don't approve of tailgating, but some DX'ers allow it.) It's 'secrets' like this that add up to greater success. Every little edge helps. Rick WA6NHC As for diversity, it's great for weak signals as each antenna 'fades' at different moments but your brain glues them together so you can hear more. A simple loop or wire antenna would be sufficient additions to your SteppIR. -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of [hidden email] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 6:12 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver My K3/100 kit arrives tomorrow. I did not order the sub receiver. I have only a vertical here and have some antenna restrictions (height) I use a SteppIR BigIR and it works great for me with my height restriction. So, unless one of you can explain to me why I should have the sub receiver with only one antenna, I'm leaving it the with one! I'm sure I don't understand receiver diversity since I never heard of it until recently. Guide me! John KE4D K3 SN ???? ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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In reply to this post by John's email
John,
Depending on your operating interest you may or may not need/want the second receiver. If you do now or in the future chase DX the 2nd rcvr is almost required to work stations that xmit on one freq. and listen on another freq. a couple of Khz up or down. Regardless of your operating interest you WILL enjoy building and operating your new radio. Enjoy!! 73 Joe K2UF (K3#5057 + P3#1000 + KPA500#0576 + KAT500#(some day)) No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons were inconvenienced. -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of [hidden email] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:12 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver My K3/100 kit arrives tomorrow. I did not order the sub receiver. I have only a vertical here and have some antenna restrictions (height) I use a SteppIR BigIR and it works great for me with my height restriction. So, unless one of you can explain to me why I should have the sub receiver with only one antenna, I'm leaving it the with one! I'm sure I don't understand receiver diversity since I never heard of it until recently. Guide me! John KE4D K3 SN ???? ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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