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Ruchan Ozatay-3

KX2 - KX3

Hi,

Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.

Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?

Any comment would be very much appreciated.

Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH

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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: KX2 - KX3

Good discussion/comparison here
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf

But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan;
best, small QRP rig ever, IMO.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>
> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>
> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>
> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH

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Re: KX2 - KX3

Same reason here Phil !!
It's the ultimate KX1, which I still have and won't part with !
My KX3 is my base station now, along with my amp and PX3.
You don't have to buy one Ruchan, but it is a great portable radio.
If it's Elecraft, it has to be good !!!

73 Ed
N7EDK

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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 18:05, Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Good discussion/comparison here http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf
>
> But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; best, small QRP rig ever, IMO.
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
>> On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>>
>> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>>
>> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>>
>> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH
>
>

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Re: KX2 - KX3

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Re: Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
I am considering buying a KX2, and using my KX3 as my dedicated home station. That would eliminate the need to constantly pug and unplug cables when I go into the field. I have been operating my KX3 in the field with the IF shift engaged (which also bypasses the roofing filters) to simulate the KX2 receiver (I think), and it works great.
Now, to find the money ;-)
Mark,
ars: KE6BB
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Bill K9YEQ

Re: KX2 - KX3

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Phil,

That's my issue. I just want it. The KX1 will have to go even though I am
sentimentally attached as a field tester. I sold off the FT K2 #35, was
sorry about it, bought another and then finally gave in and sold it too.
The KX1 is super handy but I like using SSB and had a short but eventful use
of the Yaesu FT 817 with many mods, which was so limited in many aspects
except as pedestrian mobile which gave me great success on 17m. The KX2
looks perfect for what I love to do on occasion without the hassle and short
battery life of the 817. I have an HT for 2 and 440 which I rarely use.
The KX3 and K3 do the rest. The IC7000, TS2000 and KAT500 are going on the
auction blocks to make way. I rarely use these.

Bill
K9YEQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 5:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

Good discussion/comparison here
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf

But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; best, small QRP rig ever,
IMO.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>
> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>
> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>
> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH

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wayne burdick

Re: KX2 - KX3

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Bill,

I think you'll really like the KX2 (I have one of the "other rigs," too, which I use for 2m/440). The KX2 has one-third the current drain, twice the power output, 5x larger display, IF DSP, ATU, DVR, built-in data modes, attached keyer paddle and a built-in mic. Oh, and it's half the size/weight.

Have fun!

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jul 6, 2016, at 6:13 PM, Bill <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Phil,
>
> That's my issue. I just want it. The KX1 will have to go even though I am
> sentimentally attached as a field tester. I sold off the FT K2 #35, was
> sorry about it, bought another and then finally gave in and sold it too.
> The KX1 is super handy but I like using SSB and had a short but eventful use
> of the Yaesu FT 817 with many mods, which was so limited in many aspects
> except as pedestrian mobile which gave me great success on 17m. The KX2
> looks perfect for what I love to do on occasion without the hassle and short
> battery life of the 817. I have an HT for 2 and 440 which I rarely use.
> The KX3 and K3 do the rest. The IC7000, TS2000 and KAT500 are going on the
> auction blocks to make way. I rarely use these.
>
> Bill
> K9YEQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil
> Wheeler
> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 5:06 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3
>
> Good discussion/comparison here
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf
>
> But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; best, small QRP rig ever,
> IMO.
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
> On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>>
>> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>>
>> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>>
>> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH
>
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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: KX2 - KX3

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I know what you mean, Bill. I become attached more
to a rig I've built than the others. My up-to-date
K2/100 is still in use in one of my two operating
locations, along with the KX2. The KX3 and K3 are
in the primary shack.

Like you I need to downsize my equipment inventory
a bit, though the four above will stay because
they are in use.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/6/16 6:13 PM, Bill wrote: