KX3 - Does It need Preamp for 6M?

[Edward R Cole]

Jim,

I ran the KX3 with my Mirage A1015G running 125w into a 3-elem yagi
for the June (8/9) ARRL VHF Contest and had no trouble hearing and
working 6m stations.  I run the internal preamp set to 30-dB
gain.  With that setting the noise floor raises to S2-3 which is
about right.  The s-meter registers zero with PRE off.

Unlike the K3 the KX3 seems to hear well using the internal
preamp.  You may wish to set the gain to 20-dB if you like quieter
monitoring.  I have not measured MDS level using the shielded XG3 and
very good step attenuators/double-shield coax.  -107 dBm level
produces a strong signal.

My KX3 spends idle time monitoring 50.125 USB for openings.

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
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[Dave Anderson, K4SV]

Hi Everyone,

Last year we had the original K3/0 operational at the W4DXCC - DX and Contest Convention last year in September.  This year W4DXCC is September 27th and 28th in Pigeon Forge TN and I am wondering if the K3/0 Mini will be shipping by then, anyone know?

I would like to have it running again this year at W4DXCC.COM

Thanks in advance,
 
Dave Anderson, K4SV
Tryon, NC
 828 777-5088 www.K4SV.net
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