[Elecraft] RE:MARS

[FISCHER,GREG]

Hi Lee,

This is from the FAQ page.  I don't think you will have 
anything to worry about.

Will the K3 operate on MARS frequencies?

The K3 may be operated outside the Amateur bands, but this 
capability is prevented by firmware. We have not yet 
worked out the mechanism, but we fully intend to support 
such operation, along with the Alaska Emergency frequency 
at 5.175 MHz.

General coverage receive filters can be added to the main 
receiver and/or the subreceiver. This is the KBP3 option. 
The rig automatically selects the narrow ham-band filters 
when you're in the ham bands, and the wider filters when 
you're in-between ham bands. This option has no effect on 
ham-band performance and is extremely easy to install.


Thanks and 73
Greg
AB7R


On Fri, 11 May 2007 11:36:13 -0500
  "" <pulsarxp at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> I sure hope Elecraft allows thier K-3 to operate on MARS 
>frequencies. 
> Without this capability, I won't/can't  consider owning 
>a K-3.  I am the
> Air Force Region 4 MARS Director and none of the 250 
>members in my region
> could use Elecraft without this capability.
> 
> Lee Bahr
> w0vt (AFF4C)
> 
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