[Elecraft] K3 - Expedition version

[Bill W4ZV]

DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
> 
> On a weekly basis, I still get to appreciate the size and weight (or lack
> of) of the K3. 
> 

        I'm slowly putting together a lightweight package that I hope to
take on some expeditions.  My goal is to make it small enough that I can
carry-on a complete 100W station (less antennas).  My latest addition is a
Gamma HPS-1a switching power supply which is 3.37" X 1.55" X 5.25" and
weighs 1.25 pounds.  I'll configure my expedition version with a KAT3 (which
I don't need here at home due to resonant antennas and/or driving the tuned
input of my amp).  Add my old Heil BM-10 headset and a lightweight paddle
and I shouldn't be much over 10 pounds.  My "amplifier" will be salt water
and the antenna knowledge I have in my head...plus some wire, a small length
of RG-8X and a soldering iron, which would probably be checked.  My
expedition K3 would consist of:

K3/100
KAT3 
KFL3A-500

I believe I can omit the KXV3 (for its RX ANT) since I can configure the
KAT3's ANT1/2 to use separate antennas in split mode for RX/TX (assuming its
isolation is good enough).

        It's amazing what 100W will do from a good location on salt
water...even on the low bands.  I  hope to experience this myself in the
coming years.

                                               73,  Bill  W4ZV



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