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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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 >> ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 N6KR ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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) -- -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon Society of Broadcast Engineers Vice Chair - Chapter 124 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 Ww2r g4fre ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 8 May 2014 18:23:38 -0700 From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> To: Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>, "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3 Message-ID: <[hidden email]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 8 May 2014 18:23:38 -0700 > From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> > To: Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>, > "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3 > Message-ID: <[hidden email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > >> 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 > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to [hidden email] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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.
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4 metres module for the KX3, yes please, that would be fantastic.
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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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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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 -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of AD6XY Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 4:36 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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