[Elecraft] K3 and MARS

David F. Reed davereed at w5sv.org
Tue Sep 23 19:20:43 EDT 2008


Make that "easily reversed"...

--Dave

David F. Reed wrote:
> Michael,
>
> MARS requires us to not disclose the frequencies we use or their 
> designators, but I do use my K3 on MARS frequencies quite successfully.
>
> There is one modification required, and some self imposed limitations.
>
> The modification is accomplished by running a program Elecraft can 
> provide; it is easily _revered_ should you choose to by using the same 
> program.
>
> The frequency allocations differ a bit bit associated service (Army 
> MARS, Navy Marine Corps MARS, Air Force Mars), but each one will tell 
> you theirs on admission.
>
> So, don't worry, your K3 will work very will on the MARS frequencies 
> and digital modes they use (with the right sound card  software, etc.).
>
> Good luck!
>
> 73 de Dave, W5SV / NNN0SLA
>
> Michael Fox (K5MEF) wrote:
>> Is anyone using the K3 for MARS work?
>>
>> If so, can you contact me off-list to provide more info?
>>
>> I'm interested in getting involved with MARS.  But the application 
>> simply
>> asks if you're able to transmit/receive on MARS frequencies without
>> specifying what those frequencies are.  So, I'd like to know what
>> frequencies I need to worry about and what, if any, modifications are 
>> needed
>> to the K3 to make it able to participate in MARS work.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> 73,
>> Michael - K5MEF
>>  
>>
>>
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