[AK-VHF] News

[Edward R. Cole]

Just received notice that my new radio, Elecraft KX3, will be shipped 
this week (6/20-27) so should have it soon for addition to the shack.

I have an older Down East Microwave 2m transverter that I plan using 
with it.  Addition of a digital-synthesized LO to the transverter 
will enable full use of 144-148 MHz by switching LO freq. and that 
will allow me to get back on the repeater sub-band.  This will also 
enable full power for running the Net on 146.52-MHz.  I also hope to 
put up an 11-element 2m yagi fixed-pointed to Anchorage at 40-feet 
for use on the FM section of 2m.

Eventually, Elecraft plans for market a 144/50 MHz transverter to be 
internally installed in the KX3, making the radio capable of 160m-2m operation.

So I will seek time-off from work from Wal-mart for the day of the 
Hamfest (14July).  I have planned a talk and demo of the radio.  My 
attendance at the Hamfest is still uncertain.

So far I have three positive reactions to moving the AK-VHF Net to 
Sunday 4-5pm.  Any more comments?  I would like more comment before 
undertaking this.  If it is favorable the first net will occur on 
Sunday (1July).


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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