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4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

wayne burdick
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Hi all,

We'll be taking orders for the KX3-2M module, at Dayton and via the web, starting next Friday, May 16th. (Please don't call Elecraft about this yet -- we won't be set up to take orders until then.)

Meanwhile, we're thinking about doing a 4-meter version. 4 meters is not available in the U.S., yet, but it is available in many countries in ITU region 1 (Europe, Africa, Middle East, etc.). For details, see:

   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-meter_band.

A KX3-4M would be identical to the 2-meter version, with about 3 watts output, a very low noise figure, and all-mode operation. It would use the same PCB, requiring only component changes. Unfortunately there isn't room for both 2- and 4-meters on one module.

Any interest in a KX3-4M?

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Phil Wheeler-2
Wayne,

Is it correct to assume that only one of these two
modules could be in a KX3 at one time?

Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First
I've heard it suggested!

Phil w7ox

On 5/8/14, 5:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> We'll be taking orders for the KX3-2M module, at Dayton and via the web, starting next Friday, May 16th. (Please don't call Elecraft about this yet -- we won't be set up to take orders until then.)
>
> Meanwhile, we're thinking about doing a 4-meter version. 4 meters is not available in the U.S., yet, but it is available in many countries in ITU region 1 (Europe, Africa, Middle East, etc.). For details, see:
>
>     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-meter_band.
>
> A KX3-4M would be identical to the 2-meter version, with about 3 watts output, a very low noise figure, and all-mode operation. It would use the same PCB, requiring only component changes. Unfortunately there isn't room for both 2- and 4-meters on one module.
>
> Any interest in a KX3-4M?
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR

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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ
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Yup - That's what he said :-)

Eric
elecraft.com

On 5/8/2014 6:15 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

> Wayne,
>
> Is it correct to assume that only one of these two modules could be in a KX3
> at one time?
>
> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!
>
> Phil w7ox
>
> On 5/8/14, 5:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We'll be taking orders for the KX3-2M module, at Dayton and via the web,
>> starting next Friday, May 16th. (Please don't call Elecraft about this yet --
>> we won't be set up to take orders until then.)
>>
>> Meanwhile, we're thinking about doing a 4-meter version. 4 meters is not
>> available in the U.S., yet, but it is available in many countries in ITU
>> region 1 (Europe, Africa, Middle East, etc.). For details, see:
>>
>>     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-meter_band.
>>
>> A KX3-4M would be identical to the 2-meter version, with about 3 watts
>> output, a very low noise figure, and all-mode operation. It would use the
>> same PCB, requiring only component changes. Unfortunately there isn't room
>> for both 2- and 4-meters on one module.
>>
>> Any interest in a KX3-4M?
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Phil Wheeler-2
So he did: Duh!

Phil w7ox

On 5/8/14, 6:17 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
wrote:

> Yup - That's what he said :-)
>
> Eric
> elecraft.com
>
> On 5/8/2014 6:15 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Wayne,
>>
>> Is it correct to assume that only one of these
>> two modules could be in a KX3 at one time?
>>
>> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First
>> I've heard it suggested!
>>
>> Phil w7ox
>>
>> On 5/8/14, 5:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> We'll be taking orders for the KX3-2M module,
>>> at Dayton and via the web, starting next
>>> Friday, May 16th. (Please don't call Elecraft
>>> about this yet -- we won't be set up to take
>>> orders until then.)
>>>
>>> Meanwhile, we're thinking about doing a
>>> 4-meter version. 4 meters is not available in
>>> the U.S., yet, but it is available in many
>>> countries in ITU region 1 (Europe, Africa,
>>> Middle East, etc.). For details, see:
>>>
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-meter_band.
>>>
>>> A KX3-4M would be identical to the 2-meter
>>> version, with about 3 watts output, a very low
>>> noise figure, and all-mode operation. It would
>>> use the same PCB, requiring only component
>>> changes. Unfortunately there isn't room for
>>> both 2- and 4-meters on one module.
>>>
>>> Any interest in a KX3-4M?
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR

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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Nate Bargmann
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* On 2014 08 May 20:16 -0500, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!

Only this that I am aware of:

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?435030-4-Meter-Band

73, de Nate, N0NB >>

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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

wayne burdick
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> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!

According to Wikipedia:

  "United States has one experimental transmitter in Virginia transmitting CW on 70.005 MHz. Call sign is WE9XFT."

This may be stale information, but here's something about that station (a beacon) from 3 years ago:

  http://www.qth.net/pipermail/zsvhf/2011-February/001858.html

Wayne




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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

wayne burdick
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Hi Nate,

Thanks for posting this. I'm reading the thread, and will contact Glen (K9STH), the experimental licensee who filed the 70-MHz petition with the FCC. It'll be interesting to get his current take on the 4-meter band.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On May 8, 2014, at 6:19 PM, Nate Bargmann <[hidden email]> wrote:

> * On 2014 08 May 20:16 -0500, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!
>
> Only this that I am aware of:
>
> http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?435030-4-Meter-Band
>
> 73, de Nate, N0NB >>
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Re: [KX3] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

wayne burdick
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On May 8, 2014, at 6:27 PM, Charles Cupp <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> Wayne, can u tell us cost? Tnx Charly

Likely to be the same as the KX3-2M. That price will be announced next Friday (May 16th).

Wayne
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Phil Kane-2
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On 5/8/2014 6:15 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!

Don't hold your breath.  There is, and still will be, TV broadcast
operations in that band, and even if TV is "evicted" the common-carrier
type data providers will have "first dibs".  The only reason that hams
in R-1
have it is that TV there went elsewhere with the advent of DTV.  Not so
in the US where every little burg wants its own TV translator or
low-power station.  (My own personal opinion, not that of the SBE)
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Dave-3
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Wikipedia is way out of date. For up to date info on 4m see www.70MHZ.org

Its currently QRV as WG2XPN/B on an all year round basis. Previously it had
a different callsign every year and was only allowed to transmit
may-spetember (Sp-E) season. It has already been heard by me in TX this
year(off the back of its beam!). Its best DX so far is Italy. Yes a lot more
Eu Countries have the band than 10 years ago. For beacon info see
http://www.70mhz.org/index.php?categoryid=1&p2_articleid=365 

Dave

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> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!

According to Wikipedia:

  "United States has one experimental transmitter in Virginia transmitting
CW on 70.005 MHz. Call sign is WE9XFT."

This may be stale information, but here's something about that station (a
beacon) from 3 years ago:

  http://www.qth.net/pipermail/zsvhf/2011-February/001858.html

Wayne

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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

wayne burdick
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Hi Dave,

Thanks a lot for this update.

Wayne
N6KR


On May 9, 2014, at 2:45 PM, "Dave" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Wikipedia is way out of date. For up to date info on 4m see www.70MHZ.org
>
> Its currently QRV as WG2XPN/B on an all year round basis. Previously it had
> a different callsign every year and was only allowed to transmit
> may-spetember (Sp-E) season. It has already been heard by me in TX this
> year(off the back of its beam!). Its best DX so far is Italy. Yes a lot more
> Eu Countries have the band than 10 years ago. For beacon info see
> http://www.70mhz.org/index.php?categoryid=1&p2_articleid=365 
>
> Dave
>
> Ww2r g4fre
>
>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3
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>> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!
>
> According to Wikipedia:
>
>  "United States has one experimental transmitter in Virginia transmitting
> CW on 70.005 MHz. Call sign is WE9XFT."
>
> This may be stale information, but here's something about that station (a
> beacon) from 3 years ago:
>
>  http://www.qth.net/pipermail/zsvhf/2011-February/001858.html
>
> Wayne
>
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

AD6XY
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A 4m module would be a very good reason for me to buy a KX3 - but it would be even better if it was available for the K3.

Mike
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

G0FCU
4 metres module for the KX3, yes please, that would be fantastic.

Simon
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Iain Kelly
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Wayne,

This is very interesting (and great) news. I shall take this opportunity to
express my interest in the 4m module, and have tipped off another local
amateur I know who also would be very keen for such a beastie.

Many thanks & 73,

Iain M0PCB
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Re: 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

Bruce Beford-4
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A 4M frequency allocation for us here in the States would be even better.
Wayne- could you please fix THAT with a firmware update?

Bruce N1RX

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A 4m module would be a very good reason for me to buy a KX3 - but it would
be
even better if it was available for the K3.

Mike




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