Internal tuner vs. 2m module?
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Somewhere along my readings I heard something about possibly adding 2m later down the road in the KX3 and that it would be optional whether you want the tuner OR the 2m module. I am taking that to mean that both modules will not fit under the hood of the KX3.
There have been several K2 op's that have remote mounted the 100w module outside of the case of the K2 to allow a 10w portable rig or a desk-top 100w rig. Just because the module is intended to be an "internal" addition doesn't mean there isn't a way to put it "outside the box". That brings me to my question: How hard would it be to remote mount the tuner? I would greatly benefit from having 2m in the rig as I am a backpacker and that would let me have an all-in-one rig. I also like to use jumper dipoles so for the most part I have a resonant antenna with me and don't need the tuner function. However, for other portable operations it would be nice to have the tuner such as when I fly out for conferences or training - pack it all in a suit case and off I go! An even better addition to 2m - make the receive capabilities cover the adjacent VHF spectrum, specifically up through 163mHz to cover the NOAA weather stations. This is a huge help after 2 days in the back country. Also, if the module can have repeater capabilities that would be great (probably a stupid question/suggestion as all all-mode 2m rigs do). Steve, KC8QVO |
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Did we not hear that the KX3 would have a remote 100W PA as well as an ATU capable of being put together and used as a remote unit such as in a vehicle? I am fairly certain I read that. 73 Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: [hidden email] Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module? Don't forget that there is the Elecraft T1 ATU that can provide that external capability "off the shelf". Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Steve KC8QVO Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 7:10 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module? Somewhere along my readings I heard something about possibly adding 2m later down the road in the KX3 and that it would be optional whether you want the tuner OR the 2m module. I am taking that to mean that both modules will not fit under the hood of the KX3. There have been several K2 op's that have remote mounted the 100w module outside of the case of the K2 to allow a 10w portable rig or a desk-top 100w rig. Just because the module is intended to be an "internal" addition doesn't mean there isn't a way to put it "outside the box". That brings me to my question: How hard would it be to remote mount the tuner? I would greatly benefit from having 2m in the rig as I am a backpacker and that would let me have an all-in-one rig. I also like to use jumper dipoles so for the most part I have a resonant antenna with me and don't need the tuner function. However, for other portable operations it would be nice to have the tuner such as when I fly out for conferences or training - pack it all in a suit case and off I go! An even better addition to 2m - make the receive capabilities cover the adjacent VHF spectrum, specifically up through 163mHz to cover the NOAA weather stations. This is a huge help after 2 days in the back country. Also, if the module can have repeater capabilities that would be great (probably a stupid question/suggestion as all all-mode 2m rigs do). Steve, KC8QVO ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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 |
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We're planning to allow the ATU and transverter to both be installed at the same time.
73, Wayne ---- http://www.elecraft.com On Dec 4, 2011, at 7:50 PM, "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[hidden email]> wrote: > Don't forget that there is the Elecraft T1 ATU that can provide that > external capability "off the shelf". > > Ron AC7AC > > -----Original Message----- > From: [hidden email] > [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Steve KC8QVO > Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 7:10 PM > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module? > > Somewhere along my readings I heard something about possibly adding 2m later > down the road in the KX3 and that it would be optional whether you want the > tuner OR the 2m module. I am taking that to mean that both modules will not > fit under the hood of the KX3. > > There have been several K2 op's that have remote mounted the 100w module > outside of the case of the K2 to allow a 10w portable rig or a desk-top 100w > rig. Just because the module is intended to be an "internal" addition > doesn't mean there isn't a way to put it "outside the box". > > That brings me to my question: > How hard would it be to remote mount the tuner? I would greatly benefit from > having 2m in the rig as I am a backpacker and that would let me have an > all-in-one rig. I also like to use jumper dipoles so for the most part I > have a resonant antenna with me and don't need the tuner function. However, > for other portable operations it would be nice to have the tuner such as > when I fly out for conferences or training - pack it all in a suit case and > off I go! > > An even better addition to 2m - make the receive capabilities cover the > adjacent VHF spectrum, specifically up through 163mHz to cover the NOAA > weather stations. This is a huge help after 2 days in the back country. > Also, if the module can have repeater capabilities that would be great > (probably a stupid question/suggestion as all all-mode 2m rigs do). > > Steve, KC8QVO > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 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 |
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Now that is great news - thank you Wayne, et.al. for listening to those of us who wanted to do that and going the extra few miles to make that possible.
73 de M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???) -- A successful man is one who makes more money than a wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. -Lana Turner, actress (1921-1995) On 5 Dec 2011, at 04:36, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We're planning to allow the ATU and transverter to both be installed at the same time. ______________________________________________________________ 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 |
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I guess my quoting didn't work the first round... In any event, That is great news on the 2m and tuner in the same box. Now I want one even more! I would be curious as to what the status is on the 2m module. I am guessing that is coming after the first few production runs. Steve, KC8QVO |
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