Re: KX2 added to Sherwood's list ..

[Mike Morrow-3]

I was surprised that the KX2 ranked **18** positions BELOW the KX3.  That shows the KX3 is a really remarkable world-class achievement.   Plus, at least an early system schematic (excluding the KX3-2M two-meter module and PX3) is available.  That leaves the KXBC3 battery/RTC as the only mediocre component in the system.

I decided not to buy a KX2 until and unless minimal technical information (schematic) was available.  It has become obvious that such is purposely and likely permanently withheld from most customers...a really remarkable and negative non-traditional policy for ham gear...especially gear directed to the QRP community.

Operating HF hand-held has not had any valuable application since the WWII SCR-536/BC-611 handie-talkie.  I like to operate my QRP rigs, especially high performance Elecraft units, with antennas that complement the quality of the radio.  No Elecraft rig deserves the degradation of a HF telescoping antenna.  That's pure gimmickry, IMHO  :-)

73,
Mike / KK5F

-----Original Message-----

>From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>Sent: Jul 27, 2017 9:03 PM
>
>Similar to our lab measurements. (Not bad for a 13 oz radio. If this were 1999, it would have been at the top of the list :)
>
>Question for KX2 users: Have you tried it hand-held with a whip yet?
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>> On Jul 27, 2017, at 6:11 PM, John AE5X <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> I haven't seen this mentioned here yet...KX2 receiver specs were added yesterday:
>>
>>  http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
>>
>> John AE5X
>> http://ae5x.blogspot.com/

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[Frank Krozel]

Yes that roofing filter is where it’s at.  

I always recommend that to anyone if they are looking to purchase a KX3.

Love mine.  Frank KG9H

> On Jul 27, 2017, at 10:30 PM, Mike Morrow <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I was surprised that the KX2 ranked **18** positions BELOW the KX3.  That shows the KX3 is a really remarkable world-class achievement.   Plus, at least an early system schematic (excluding the KX3-2M two-meter module and PX3) is available.  That leaves the KXBC3 battery/RTC as the only mediocre component in the system.
>
> I decided not to buy a KX2 until and unless minimal technical information (schematic) was available.  It has become obvious that such is purposely and likely permanently withheld from most customers...a really remarkable and negative non-traditional policy for ham gear...especially gear directed to the QRP community.
>
> Operating HF hand-held has not had any valuable application since the WWII SCR-536/BC-611 handie-talkie.  I like to operate my QRP rigs, especially high performance Elecraft units, with antennas that complement the quality of the radio.  No Elecraft rig deserves the degradation of a HF telescoping antenna.  That's pure gimmickry, IMHO  :-)
>
> 73,
> Mike / KK5F
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Jul 27, 2017 9:03 PM
>>
>> Similar to our lab measurements. (Not bad for a 13 oz radio. If this were 1999, it would have been at the top of the list :)
>>
>> Question for KX2 users: Have you tried it hand-held with a whip yet?
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>> On Jul 27, 2017, at 6:11 PM, John AE5X <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I haven't seen this mentioned here yet...KX2 receiver specs were added yesterday:
>>>
>>> http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
>>>
>>> John AE5X
>>> http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
>
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