[Elecraft] K144xv for K3 and noise figure

[Wes Stewart]

I think additional losses inside the K3 probably account for the higher NF.  But if you're really doing weak signal work the preamp belongs at the antenna anyway.

--- On Thu, 7/2/09, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ <jeff at N6GQ.com> wrote:

From: Jeff Kinzli N6GQ <jeff at N6GQ.com>
Subject: [Elecraft] K144xv for K3 and noise figure
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 6:10 PM

Hi,

I was considering a K144XV for my K3, and noticing the noise figure
listed as "<2db", while the earlier transverters list NF at 0.8db. I'm
wondering how the two compare.

I also wonder if maybe in the future there might be a low-NF xvtr for
the K3? I like the integration idea, but I'm wondering how much of an
issue the seemingly higher NF would be for weak-signal work.

Thanks,

jeff
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