Re: KX3 Approx Cost/User Downloads/Dev

Posted by Edward R Cole on
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX3-Approx-Cost-User-Downloads-Dev-tp6723668p6729458.html

Wayne,

Thanks for the link.

Perusing the details, I note a single antenna connector, which makes
sense with a compact radio.  But I do not see evidence of a
transverter interface.  I was not sure if that was being included -
appears not.  Being QRP, this is not hard to overcome by use of a 10w
40-dB attenuator chip and pin-diode relay in the transverter to
switch TR at the transverter.  Many transverters can be ordered with
a transceiver connection option.

The KX3 with 2m option should look very attractive as an alternative
to the FT-817 as IF radio for VHF and Microwave hams.  For portable
mw it is way more attractive than hauling the K3 around (which I am
reluctant to do).  My 10-GHz portable station utilizes the FT-817
with all components fitting into a Pelican 1520 case.  I think the
KX3 will fit in the same footprint as the FT-817.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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