Re: K3 and the subreceiver

Posted by Bill W4ZV on
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-and-the-subreceiver-tp4593879p4599760.html

callen1155 wrote

 I new the diversity receive was out and I had thought about the RF overload of the K2. That is a concern and I don't really know if there is a solution to it. I don't want to 'fry' the K2.

You need something called a Front End Saver.  

http://www.aytechnologies.com/TechData/RIP-1.pdf

Another alternative to a second receiver is using PowerSDR software with LP-PAN, but this requires additional hardware (KXV3, LP-PAN, decent sound card and a decent computer).  You use PowerSDR as your second RX.

http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html

"LP-PAN allows you to use your PC / sound card as a second receiver with lots of nice features if you use the PowerSDRTM app. Shown above is split operation using the main and sub receivers in PowerSDR. VFO A (green) from the K3 is linked to the main receiver in PowerSDR, and VFO B (blue) is linked to the sub receiver. The K3 doesn't need the KRX3 2nd receiver option. PowerSDR provides both receivers. PowerSDRTM has lots of flexibility in terms of modes, bandwidths, interference reduction tools, etc. I find listening to SW broadcasts with the synchronous AM detector very nice."  (N8LP's comments)

73,  Bill