KX3 Spec Sheet

[K4SC]

As an aid to those of you who weren't at Dayton to see the KX3, I'll pass on the following from the Spec Sheet that was handed out as well as a comment on the price.

Price first:  A little bird told me the targe price would be in the $800 range.  I didn't get that from Wayne, but from another Elecraft employee.

There is a disclaimer on the Spec Sheet that reads; This is advance information.  Specifications and option/accessory availability are subject to change without notice.  OK we've got that out of the way.

Everything below is directly from the spec sheet:

KX3 STANDARD FEATURES
° 160-6 meter ham bands; generazl coverage from 1.6-30 MHz (optional broadcast-band filter module covers 0.5-1.6 KHz)
°All modes: SSB, CW, Data (four sub-modes), AM FM
°Ultra-compact size: 3.4"H x 7.4"W x 1.7"D; 18 oz. (less options)
°Rear tilt feet fold up for transport
°Custom high-contrast LCD with alphanumeric text display
°Current drain as low as 150 mA in receive mode
°High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
°Built-in PSK/TTY decode/encode allows data mode operation without a PC; transmit in data modes using CW keyer paddle
°Low-noise synthesizer with 1-Hz tuning resolution
°Firmware updateable via provided application software

RECEIVER
°Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR (software-defined-radio) applications
°Receiver I/Q outputs for use with PC soundcard
°Narrow roofing filter option with four bandwidths (500Hz, 1500Hz, 2700Hz, 3800Hz) for excellent dynamic range
°Switchable preamp (2 levels) and attenuator (2 levels)
°8-band receive audio equalizer
°Dual watch over ±10kHz range; uses applicable roofing filter
°Easy-to-use PassBand Tuning (PBT) for shift/width/hicut/locut; roofing filters automatically track DSP filter settings
°Automatic and manual notch filtering; adjustable noise reduction and noise blanking; binaural audio effects for enhanced receive
°Center-tuning indicator for CW and data modes
°Built-in speaker; stereo jack for headphones/external speakers

TRANSMITTER
°Adjustable output, 0.1 to 10W+ (100W+ with KXPA100 amp)
°Ruged, SWR and temperature-protected final amplifier stage
°Optional MH3 microphone with PT and UP/DOWN functions
°Optional attached keyer paddle with spacing adjustment
°Switchable PA output impedance for efficient 5-W or 10-W use
°Fast, silent, PIN-diode T-R switching - no relays
°DSP speech processing for excellent "punch"
°8 band equalizer tailors passband to your voice and microphone

OTHER FEATURES
°Built in digital voice recorder (DVR) with two message buffers
°Internal CW keyer with 8-50 WPM range
°Six CW/DATA message memories
°100 general-purpose memories store VFO A/B, modes, etc.
°Accessory/RS-232 port for computer control using supplied cable
°Full remote-control command set works with most amateur radio software applications (emulates Elecraft K3)
°One-click firmware upgrades via the web (with free PC software)
Optional mobile bracket compatible with RAM-mounts
°Tutoriall-style manual ideal for new hams

OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES
KXFLE Roofing Filter Module (500/1500/2700/3800 Hz)
KXAT3 Internal, Wide-Range 20-W Automatic Antenna Tuner
KXAM3 Broadcast Band Filter Module (0.5-1.6 MHz)
KXBT3 Internal 8-AA Cell Battery Pack with NiMH Charger (Batteries not supplied; nonrechanrgeable batteries can also be used)
KXPD3 Precision Keyer Paddle
KXMM3 Mobile Mount Bracket
MH3 Hand Microphone with UP/DN Controls
KUSB RS232 to USB Adapter
KXPA100 High-Performance 160-6 meter, 100-W Amplifier; usable with most 5 to 10 W transceivers
KXAT100 Wide-Range 100-W ATU with Dual Anenna Jacks (attaches to KXPA100 module)

I will add that I actually played with it for a couple of minutes, held it in my hands and it is remarkably light.  There was a sign up list for getting email when orders will be accepted (late Summer is what the same little bird told me)  For those of you across the pond, Wayne said they did not have CE approval, yet.

IMHO, the Yaesu FT-817 is dead, long live the KX3!

Chuck K4SC

[w2bvh]

  Transverter interface??

--Lenny W2BVH

On 5/21/2011 8:28 PM, K4SC wrote:

> As an aid to those of you who weren't at Dayton to see the KX3, I'll pass on
> the following from the Spec Sheet that was handed out as well as a comment
> on the price.
>
> Price first:  A little bird told me the targe price would be in the $800
> range.  I didn't get that from Wayne, but from another Elecraft employee.
>
> There is a disclaimer on the Spec Sheet that reads; This is advance
> information.  Specifications and option/accessory availability are subject
> to change without notice.  OK we've got that out of the way.
>
> Everything below is directly from the spec sheet:
>
> KX3 STANDARD FEATURES
> ° 160-6 meter ham bands; generazl coverage from 1.6-30 MHz (optional
> broadcast-band filter module covers 0.5-1.6 KHz)
> °All modes: SSB, CW, Data (four sub-modes), AM FM
> °Ultra-compact size: 3.4"H x 7.4"W x 1.7"D; 18 oz. (less options)
> °Rear tilt feet fold up for transport
> °Custom high-contrast LCD with alphanumeric text display
> °Current drain as low as 150 mA in receive mode
> °High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
> °Built-in PSK/TTY decode/encode allows data mode operation without a PC;
> transmit in data modes using CW keyer paddle
> °Low-noise synthesizer with 1-Hz tuning resolution
> °Firmware updateable via provided application software
>
> RECEIVER
> °Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR
> (software-defined-radio) applications
> °Receiver I/Q outputs for use with PC soundcard
> °Narrow roofing filter option with four bandwidths (500Hz, 1500Hz, 2700Hz,
> 3800Hz) for excellent dynamic range
> °Switchable preamp (2 levels) and attenuator (2 levels)
> °8-band receive audio equalizer
> °Dual watch over ±10kHz range; uses applicable roofing filter
> °Easy-to-use PassBand Tuning (PBT) for shift/width/hicut/locut; roofing
> filters automatically track DSP filter settings
> °Automatic and manual notch filtering; adjustable noise reduction and noise
> blanking; binaural audio effects for enhanced receive
> °Center-tuning indicator for CW and data modes
> °Built-in speaker; stereo jack for headphones/external speakers
>
> TRANSMITTER
> °Adjustable output, 0.1 to 10W+ (100W+ with KXPA100 amp)
> °Ruged, SWR and temperature-protected final amplifier stage
> °Optional MH3 microphone with PT and UP/DOWN functions
> °Optional attached keyer paddle with spacing adjustment
> °Switchable PA output impedance for efficient 5-W or 10-W use
> °Fast, silent, PIN-diode T-R switching - no relays
> °DSP speech processing for excellent "punch"
> °8 band equalizer tailors passband to your voice and microphone
>
> OTHER FEATURES
> °Built in digital voice recorder (DVR) with two message buffers
> °Internal CW keyer with 8-50 WPM range
> °Six CW/DATA message memories
> °100 general-purpose memories store VFO A/B, modes, etc.
> °Accessory/RS-232 port for computer control using supplied cable
> °Full remote-control command set works with most amateur radio software
> applications (emulates Elecraft K3)
> °One-click firmware upgrades via the web (with free PC software)
> Optional mobile bracket compatible with RAM-mounts
> °Tutoriall-style manual ideal for new hams
>
> OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES
> KXFLE Roofing Filter Module (500/1500/2700/3800 Hz)
> KXAT3 Internal, Wide-Range 20-W Automatic Antenna Tuner
> KXAM3 Broadcast Band Filter Module (0.5-1.6 MHz)
> KXBT3 Internal 8-AA Cell Battery Pack with NiMH Charger (Batteries not
> supplied; nonrechanrgeable batteries can also be used)
> KXPD3 Precision Keyer Paddle
> KXMM3 Mobile Mount Bracket
> MH3 Hand Microphone with UP/DN Controls
> KUSB RS232 to USB Adapter
> KXPA100 High-Performance 160-6 meter, 100-W Amplifier; usable with most 5 to
> 10 W transceivers
> KXAT100 Wide-Range 100-W ATU with Dual Anenna Jacks (attaches to KXPA100
> module)
>
> I will add that I actually played with it for a couple of minutes, held it
> in my hands and it is remarkably light.  There was a sign up list for
> getting email when orders will be accepted (late Summer is what the same
> little bird told me)  For those of you across the pond, Wayne said they did
> not have CE approval, yet.
>
> IMHO, the Yaesu FT-817 is dead, long live the KX3!
>
> Chuck K4SC
>
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[Kevin Luxford]

Voice recognition?

Kevin

On 22/05/2011 10:43 AM, w2bvh wrote:
>    Transverter interface??
>
> --Lenny W2BVH
>
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