[Elecraft] Re: Announcing the Elecraft K3 Transceiver: 10/100W, 160-6m, Assembled or Kit

[Lyle Johnson]

>>> 3) If one installs the KBPF3, what impact does this have on the ham 
>>> band front filters?
>> None whatsoever. The KBPF3's filters are switched in only when needed, 
>> and added strays are completely negligible. The KBPF3 mounts just above 
>> the main band-pass filter array.
> 
> Do the KBPF3's count as one of the five roofing filters?

No, these are LC filter networks at RF rather than crystal filters at IF.

> If the KRX3 is present and multiple transverters are connected to the
> K3, will it be possible to transmit with one transverter while receiving
> with another transverter? For example, would it be possible to transmit
> on 2m while receiving on 70cm? I'm wondering about satellite operation.

With the subreceiver and the right connections to the transverters, it 
*should* be possible.  Satellite capability is one of my design goals 
with the K3 :-)

Remember that the K3 DSP, MCU and programmable logic are all Flash 
based, and can be updated via your computer suing the included PC 
application software.  So features and functionality will be added over 
time, and early radios will be capable of the same new features as later 
radios.

73,

Lyle KK7P (AMSAT Life Member)