[Elecraft] Question

[Igor Sokolov]

>> Hi All, I am planning on buying a K3 in the near future and
>> just have a couple of questions, is the reciever in the radio
>> have the same specs as the optional sub reciever with the
>> exception of the BC coverage of the sub? I really don't care
>> about recieving the BC stuff and from what I can see the
>> reciever in the rig should do just fine as long as I can
>> switch sepatate antennas between the transmit and recieve
>> with reciever protection.
>> I would appreciate any input you can give me. I hope I have
>> made my Q clear enough.
>
> The two receivers (main K3 receiver and optional KRX3 second receiver) are
> identical and neither one has good "BC coverage" by itself.  If you want
> good reception outside the Ham bands, add the KBPF3 to either or both
> receivers.
>
> What do you mean by "switch sepatate antennas between the transmit and
> recieve with reciever protection."?  The basic K3 has one antenna port. 
> It
> is used for both RX and TX with the receiver protected during TX.  If you
> want to switch the receiver(s) between a dedicated RX-only antenna and the
> TX antenna, add the KXV3.  If you want to switch both the transmitter and
> receiver between two antennas, add the KAT3.
But one should not hope for real duplex as I understand. Second RX input is 
grounded during transmit.
Even when TX and RX are using separate antennas and are on different bands.

73, Igor UA9CDC


> 73,
> Ed - W0YK
>
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