I broke the "news" about my interest in getting a KX3 to my CFO and
financial planner (the XYL), today. I explained the no net increase
in debt theory (I sell some old stuff the be able to buy new
stuff)...not sleeping outside with the dogs, so guess all is well.
I will be interested in the internal 2m transverter without ATU, but
I can wait awhile for the 2m transverter to be introduced. I would
guess the intended primary use of the KX3 is as a full-featured HF
QRP rig and it makes sense to have the ATU offered with it.
I have two alternative plans to provide 2m: buy a cheap 2m HT and/or
use my existing 144-28 transverter bought for mw interface. But
ultimately having the embedded 2m unit in the KX3 will provide me the
"cleanest" portable rig. So I will add the internal 2m transverter
when it is offered.
I will be thinking about quick install concepts for having the KX3 in
the shack or as a mobile. Should only take one-minute to install
either location. I can also see it used as a 2m hand portable rig
with the internal battery.
It appears Elecraft is listening to what all us are wanting and
trying to give us a versatile little rig. I hope the order backlog
is not too long.
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com
EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-?
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