[Elecraft] Anyone using K3 only for VHF ?

[AD6XY]

It works very well. I don't use my K3 exclusively on VHF, as I do come on for
the UK 80m elecraft net. The actual RF frequency is the one displayed in all
cases. I have found the K3 to work exceptionally well on 50, 70 and 144 MHz,
the latter bands via XV70 and XV144 transverters. It is a little insensitive
on 6m without a preamp.

The K3 receiver is better than most HF/VHF radios with the possible
exception of the IC275, probably the best 144MHz rig ever made. 

You need to get the gain distribution right, remember >90dB difference in
signal strength between the QRM and what you want to hear is quite normal on
VHF. Too much transverter gain is bad, I have a 15dB pad in IF line as the
XV144 and the masthead preamp have too much combined gain.

Mike



Lionel Lhermitte wrote:
> 
> Hi guy's,
> 
>  
> 
> Quick question from today, is someone using K3 for VHF only ?(I'm using 2
> SSB meters bands) What are the results ? Better than a jap's one ?
> 
> I'm ready to buy another K3 only to use in vhf mode. May be this looks
> stupid for some of you, but if RX quality is here..I will not hesitate.
> 
> VHF frequency is displayed on main or sub ?
> 
> Any comments are attended
> 
> 73, Lionel, Paris, France.
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