K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

[Phil Hystad-3]

I would like to have a “weak” signal, SSB/CW, capability on 2 meters.  I have three ways of achieving that for my K3:

1.  The K3 (K3S) K144XV built-in 2-meter option module at $469.90 (price includes the K144RFLK reference lock board).

2.  The external XV144 transverter at $479.95.

3.  A third-party, non-Elecraft solution which I have not really considered.

First, clarification, I understand that the XV144 works with the K3 and I also understand that it is older technology compared to the K144XV but I have no idea if this matters.  The advantage I see of the XV144 transverter is that it provides higher output at 20 to 25 watts.

What are the pro/con of these two different (items 1 and 2) ways of getting 2-meter capability.  Note: I have no interest in FM.

Thanks,
73, phil, K7PEH
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[Phil Hystad-3]

Thanks for the comments I got and answers to my question (below).  I will probably go with the K144XV plus reference lock board but will wait until it is warmer weather to get my 2-meter antenna up.

73, phil, K7PEH

> On Dec 13, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Phil Hystad <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I would like to have a “weak” signal, SSB/CW, capability on 2 meters.  I have three ways of achieving that for my K3:
>
> 1.  The K3 (K3S) K144XV built-in 2-meter option module at $469.90 (price includes the K144RFLK reference lock board).
>
> 2.  The external XV144 transverter at $479.95.
>
> 3.  A third-party, non-Elecraft solution which I have not really considered.
>
> First, clarification, I understand that the XV144 works with the K3 and I also understand that it is older technology compared to the K144XV but I have no idea if this matters.  The advantage I see of the XV144 transverter is that it provides higher output at 20 to 25 watts.
>
> What are the pro/con of these two different (items 1 and 2) ways of getting 2-meter capability.  Note: I have no interest in FM.
>
> Thanks,
> 73, phil, K7PEH
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