4 metre module (70 Mhz) module possible for the KX3

[Barry Middleton]

Hello Wayne,
                         Thank you for the information on the 2 metre
module for the KX3, I will be ordering one on Friday 16th. I would also
be interested in a 4 Metre module as that band is getting very popular
in region1. Just an idea Wayne, would it be possible to have it mounted
in a seperate enclosure, so as to avoid opening up the KX3 to change
bands. Just my thoughts and I realise it may not be possible for
technical reasons. May I wish you and all at Elecraft a sucessful time
at Dayton.

                     73,
                     Barry G4DBS
On 09/05/2014 02:17, [hidden email] wrote:

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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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[wayne burdick]

On May 9, 2014, at 1:24 AM, Barry Middleton <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I would also be interested in a 4 Metre module as that band is getting very popular in region 1. Just an idea Wayne, would it be possible to have it mounted in a seperate enclosure, so as to avoid opening up the KX3 to change bands.

There's no plan at present to make any of the KX3's transverter options external. The internal module gets all of its control signals from a 10-pin connector that I wouldn't recommended extending.

See my previous posting on swapping modules -- that isn't recommended, either, due to the small size of the coax connectors.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

As I sit here on a flight about to arrive at LHR, the question arises-is
it possible or likely, to have the KXPA-100 work on 4m?
73, doug
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