Re: KX3 vs FT817 - how do the "inside dimensions" compare?

Posted by wreese on Oct 22, 2011; 4:42pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/KX3-vs-FT817-how-do-the-inside-dimensions-compare-tp6919846p6920429.html

Wayne,

If you would be so kind, how does K1 K2 K3 KX1 compare to each other
and the "rig of the day" the '817 which seems so popular at the moment.

73, TR K6GC
K2/100 S/N 838
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At 09:02 AM 10/22/2011 -0700, you wrote:

>DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
>
> > No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs.
>
>Hi Doug,
>
>The KX3's RX performance numbers are exceptional, but only one unit
>has been through the full test suite. After we've tested several,
>we'll post more details. If the numbers hold, it should easily be in
>the top five on Sherwood's chart with the roofing filter module
>installed, and top ten without.
>
>Since you asked: it's roughly 30-40 dB stronger than the FT817 in most
>RX categories. OTOH, the '817 has some nice features, and I have one
>myself that I use as a signal generator and monitor.
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR

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