KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver -- Main or Subreceiver install

[Carl Jón Denbow]

Just back from Dayton with my new-to-me, used K3, SN 7561.  I'm in the
process of installing the KBPF3 and wondered if it is better installed
in the  sub-receiver (which this unit has), or on the main board for the
main receiver.  I'd appreciate any quick responses that a knowledgeable
ham could make to this inquiry.  As I have the K3 open at this point,
and would like to finish installing this board ASAP, so I can actually
try out the rig for the first time.  I decided to install this board and
the TCXO that I ordered before making all of the connections to my
KAT500 and KPA500, antenna,  power, etc.   But now I'm suffering from
I-need-to-try-out-my-new-rig anxiety as my install is at a screeching
halt as I ponder this question. Help please!

Tnxs & 73,

Carl

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Athens, Ohio 45701-3718

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[Matt Zilmer-3]

I would install the KBPF3 on the main receiver.

73,
matt
W6NIA

On Sun, 17 May 2015 16:32:44 -0400, you wrote:

>Just back from Dayton with my new-to-me, used K3, SN 7561.  I'm in the
>process of installing the KBPF3 and wondered if it is better installed
>in the  sub-receiver (which this unit has), or on the main board for the
>main receiver.  I'd appreciate any quick responses that a knowledgeable
>ham could make to this inquiry.  As I have the K3 open at this point,
>and would like to finish installing this board ASAP, so I can actually
>try out the rig for the first time.  I decided to install this board and
>the TCXO that I ordered before making all of the connections to my
>KAT500 and KPA500, antenna,  power, etc.   But now I'm suffering from
>I-need-to-try-out-my-new-rig anxiety as my install is at a screeching
>halt as I ponder this question. Help please!
>
>Tnxs & 73,
>
>Carl
>
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>Carl Jón Denbow, N8VZ
>17 Coventry Lane
>Athens, Ohio 45701-3718
>
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>
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[Joe Subich, W4TV-4]

It really depends on how you intend to use the General Coverage
capability.

If you will be using it as a "primary" function - WWV, SW listening,
etc. while not otherwise operating the rig (transmitting), put the
BPF3 on the main receiver.

If you intend to use the general coverage capability as a secondary
function - e.g. listening to AM broadcast, listening to 472 KHz and
137 KHz, listening to other bands/SWL while operating with the main
part of the rig, put the BPF3 in the Sub RX and configure the Sub RX
to use the "AUX" antenna port with a separate antenna for general
coverage listening.

Like Bruce, I ended up with a BPF3 in *both* of my receivers for
maximum flexibility.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-05-17 4:32 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote:

> Just back from Dayton with my new-to-me, used K3, SN 7561.  I'm in the
> process of installing the KBPF3 and wondered if it is better installed
> in the  sub-receiver (which this unit has), or on the main board for the
> main receiver.  I'd appreciate any quick responses that a knowledgeable
> ham could make to this inquiry.  As I have the K3 open at this point,
> and would like to finish installing this board ASAP, so I can actually
> try out the rig for the first time.  I decided to install this board and
> the TCXO that I ordered before making all of the connections to my
> KAT500 and KPA500, antenna,  power, etc.   But now I'm suffering from
> I-need-to-try-out-my-new-rig anxiety as my install is at a screeching
> halt as I ponder this question. Help please!
>
> Tnxs & 73,
>
> Carl
>
> =================================================
> Carl Jón Denbow, N8VZ
> 17 Coventry Lane
> Athens, Ohio 45701-3718
>
> [hidden email]
> www.n8vz.com
> EM89wh
>
> IRLP 4533   Echolink 116070
>
> PSK and JT65 Forever!
> =================================================
>
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I would put in in the Main if I only had one
I also have the sub receiver so I put one in each



      From: Carl Jón Denbow <[hidden email]>
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 Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2015 4:32 PM
 Subject: [Elecraft] KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver -- Main or Subreceiver install
   
Just back from Dayton with my new-to-me, used K3, SN 7561.  I'm in the
process of installing the KBPF3 and wondered if it is better installed
in the  sub-receiver (which this unit has), or on the main board for the
main receiver.  I'd appreciate any quick responses that a knowledgeable
ham could make to this inquiry.  As I have the K3 open at this point,
and would like to finish installing this board ASAP, so I can actually
try out the rig for the first time.  I decided to install this board and
the TCXO that I ordered before making all of the connections to my
KAT500 and KPA500, antenna,  power, etc.  But now I'm suffering from
I-need-to-try-out-my-new-rig anxiety as my install is at a screeching
halt as I ponder this question. Help please!

Tnxs & 73,

Carl

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Carl Jón Denbow, N8VZ
17 Coventry Lane
Athens, Ohio 45701-3718

[hidden email]
www.n8vz.com
EM89wh

IRLP 4533  Echolink 116070

PSK and JT65 Forever!
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