Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

[wayne burdick]

KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit  
DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.

See it at Dayton!

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[Doug Person-3]

You're not kidding? For REAL?  When can I buy one??!!!???
72, Doug -- K0DXV

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> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
>
> See it at Dayton!
>
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[Byron Servies]

Bleep!

And to think tonight I was test-packing a new backpack, including my K1.

On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.


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[Ken Alexander-2]

Say W H A T ???

Please guys.  How about a photo?  Not everyone can make it to Dayton!!

73,

Ken Alexander, VE3HLS



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> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft
> To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>, [hidden email], [hidden email]
> Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 11:22 PM
> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid,
> 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit 
> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
>
> See it at Dayton!
>
> -- Wayne & Eric
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[Phil Hystad-3]

Seems like a fast way to undercut sales of the K3 unless I misunderstand what the KX3 is all about.


On May 18, 2011, at 8:27 PM, Doug Person wrote:

> You're not kidding? For REAL?  When can I buy one??!!!???
> 72, Doug -- K0DXV
>
> On 5/18/2011 9:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
>> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
>>
>> See it at Dayton!
>>
>> -- Wayne&  Eric
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[Mike WA8BXN]

 
 
Will it run for a whole contest on 8 AA cells at full power?
 
73 - Mike WA8BXN
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[wayne burdick]

We're on our way to Dayton, and completely fried :)  We'll post all  
the details and photos later this weekend.

Wayne


On May 18, 2011, at 8:29 PM, Ken Alexander wrote:

> Say W H A T ???
>
> Please guys.  How about a photo?  Not everyone can make it to Dayton!!
>
> 73,
>
> Ken Alexander, VE3HLS
>
>
>
> --- On Wed, 5/18/11, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft
>> To: "Elecraft Reflector" <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
>> , [hidden email]
>> Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 11:22 PM
>> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid,
>> 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
>> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
>>
>> See it at Dayton!
>>
>> -- Wayne & Eric
>>
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[wayne burdick]

> ....unless I misunderstand what the KX3 is all about.

Ultraportable:

   1.5 lbs
   1.7x3.5x7.4"
   KX1 form-factor
   internal battery pack & charger
   internal wide-range ATU
   new adjustable, attached keyer paddle

...and a K3-like front panel, including the same LCD.

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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[wayne burdick]

> Will it run for a whole contest on 8 AA cells at full power?

Depends on the contest and the AA cells :)

RX-mode current drain ~150 mA. Very efficient on TX, with dual-output-
impedance 5W/10W PA.

Wayne


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[David Gilbert]

10w/100w, or 5w/10w per your later post?

Dave  AB7E



On 5/18/2011 8:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
>
> See it at Dayton!
>
> -- Wayne&  Eric
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[Doug Person-3]

Same flat layout as the KX-1 - just bigger box I would assume?
72, Doug --K0DXV

On 5/18/2011 9:47 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

>> Will it run for a whole contest on 8 AA cells at full power?
> Depends on the contest and the AA cells :)
>
> RX-mode current drain ~150 mA. Very efficient on TX, with dual-output-
> impedance 5W/10W PA.
>
> Wayne
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[Alan Bloom]

On Wed, 2011-05-18 at 21:05 -0700, David Gilbert wrote:
> 10w/100w, or 5w/10w per your later post?

The optional 100W amp is in an external chassis.  The internal amplifier
is 10W with switchable impedance matching so it can also operate with
maximum efficiency at 5W.

Alan N1AL

> Dave  AB7E
>
>
>
> On 5/18/2011 8:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
> > DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
> >
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> >
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[wayne burdick]

PA output impedance switch allows efficient 5-W use from internal  
batteries, or 10 W from external supply.

100 W+ with new high-performance external amp/ATU that works with most  
5W to 10W rigs.

Wayne

On May 18, 2011, at 9:05 PM, David Gilbert wrote:

>
> 10w/100w, or 5w/10w per your later post?
>
> Dave  AB7E
>
>
>
> On 5/18/2011 8:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> KX3: Ultra-compact K3/KX1 hybrid, 160-6 m, 10/100 W, all-mode, 32-bit
>> DSP/SDR, 1.5 lbs.
>>
>> See it at Dayton!
>>
>> -- Wayne&  Eric
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[Bob Nielsen-2]

My first reaction was to check the calendar to see where the past 6-1/2 weeks had gone :^)

However, like the rest, I'm looking forward to more information.

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[wayne burdick]

> Same flat layout as the KX-1 - just bigger box I would assume?

Yes, but with new fold-up rear tilt-feet.

Wayne


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[Ken Alexander-2]

--- On Wed, 5/18/11, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:

> ...and a K3-like front panel, including the same LCD.

And it makes use of EVERY display on that LCD??  Carumba!

Is it a full kit or a final assembly type like the K3?

Care to put us in the ballpark on the price?

73 - Ken
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[Alan Bloom]

On Wed, 2011-05-18 at 21:36 -0700, Ken Alexander wrote:
> --- On Wed, 5/18/11, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> > ...and a K3-like front panel, including the same LCD.
>
> And it makes use of EVERY display on that LCD??  Carumba!

Not quite.  I think there are a couple annunciators that are not used.
But it's amazing that the design team managed to fit almost all the
features of a 10W K3 into a box that is a small fraction of the size and
weight.  And with space left over for an internal battery pack!

Alan N1AL



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[wayne burdick]

By the time we're done, we'll be using every icon.

Totally different architecture than the K3, of course.

Wayne
N6KR

On May 18, 2011, at 10:40 PM, Alan Bloom wrote:

> On Wed, 2011-05-18 at 21:36 -0700, Ken Alexander wrote:
>> --- On Wed, 5/18/11, Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>> ...and a K3-like front panel, including the same LCD.
>>
>> And it makes use of EVERY display on that LCD??  Carumba!
>
> Not quite.  I think there are a couple annunciators that are not used.
> But it's amazing that the design team managed to fit almost all the
> features of a 10W K3 into a box that is a small fraction of the size  
> and
> weight.  And with space left over for an internal battery pack!
>
> Alan N1AL

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[Ken Chandler]

Could do with a posting on YouTube for this baby!!!

73's

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>> Will it run for a whole contest on 8 AA cells at full power?
>
> Depends on the contest and the AA cells :)
>
> RX-mode current drain ~150 mA. Very efficient on TX, with dual-output-
> impedance 5W/10W PA.
>
> Wayne
>
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[wayne burdick]

> More $$$ or less $$$ that the regular K3?
>
Much less.

> Dual output impedance 5w/10w pa?   I don’t understand.
>
The MOSFET 10-W amp stage includes an output transformer with both 1:4  
and 1:1 windings. When using low power, or when running from internal  
batteries, the 1:1 winding is used, which optimizes efficiency at  
about 5 W, greatly reducing transmit current drain. The 1:4 winding is  
used when running higher power (using an external supply).

> One email said 10w/100w models. Is that correct?
>
The 1.5-pound radio itself puts out 10 watts+. We'll also be  
describing a new, high-performance 100-watt+ companion amplifier/ATU  
for fixed-station/mobile use. It will work very well with other 5 to  
10-W radios besides the KX3.

Wayne
N6KR

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