[CQ-Contest] K3 SO2V contesting question

[john at kk9a.com]

According to the K3 manual it is possible to check other bands using the
second receiver:

If the two receivers are sharing the main
antenna path, putting the sub receiver on a
higher-frequency band than main may result in
signal loss in the sub. This is due to sharing of the
main receiver's low-pass filters. If you select an
incompatible band combination, the K3 briefly
displays USE AUX as a warning. To avoid sub
receiver signal loss, use the sub's AUX input.

John KK9A


Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:

Very clever Dave, AB7E - thank you !

 

Also, thanks to Patrick W7TMT too for providing info on how the 2nd RX
works.

 

I've been an Icom guy for decades and have used my K3 exactly twice, years
ago and something deep inside

the cranium told me it was only single band SO2V but you guys have confirmed
it.

 

My main reason for wanting the 2nd band was just to skim 10m (for example)
to see if it was open while running on 15 or 20m but looks like it won't be
possible. (easily)

 

Cheers fellas !

 

Mike VE9AA

 

Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB