Re: K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

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Phil

One possible way to make a decision is to consider whether or not you might want to try meteor scatter on 2m using MSK144.  The recommended absolute frequency accuracy for that mode is 25 Hz (though I think you'd get away with 80 Hz). This is a real challenge at 2m and the XV144 isn't really up to it, though I have managed a few MS QSOs using a K2/XV144/amp combo.

73,
Steve VE3SMA
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Phil,

I have had no problems working MSK144 on 2 meters as well as EME using the K144XV internal option with my K3S.

John
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> On Dec 14, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Phil
>
> One possible way to make a decision is to consider whether or not you might want to try meteor scatter on 2m using MSK144.  The recommended absolute frequency accuracy for that mode is 25 Hz (though I think you'd get away with 80 Hz). This is a real challenge at 2m and the XV144 isn't really up to it, though I have managed a few MS QSOs using a K2/XV144/amp combo.
>
> 73,
> Steve VE3SMA
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[James Rogers]

Steve and others,

My best 2M MS contact was running the K144XV with the phase lock board
and a BEKO amp at 800W into a 6el yagi in my attic. Over 1100 miles as I
remember. It was a good combination.

Jim, W4ATK
On 12/14/2017 7:04 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft wrote:

> Phil
>
> One possible way to make a decision is to consider whether or not you might want to try meteor scatter on 2m using MSK144.  The recommended absolute frequency accuracy for that mode is 25 Hz (though I think you'd get away with 80 Hz). This is a real challenge at 2m and the XV144 isn't really up to it, though I have managed a few MS QSOs using a K2/XV144/amp combo.
>
> 73,
> Steve VE3SMA
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