[Elecraft] Elecraft K144XV 2-m module design change

[David Pratt]

In a recent message, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote ...
>The K144XV
>will still cover the full 144-148 MHz range by using two local
>oscillator frequencies (116 and 118 MHz). If you tune across the
>boundary at 146 MHz, the oscillator will switch automatically.

As the 2 metre band in most of the world is just 144 to 146 MHz, Wayne, 
this does seem to be an unnecessary complication for many of us.  Does 
this facility increase the cost of the K144XV?  If so, is there an 
alternative option for those of us with the 144-146 MHz band?

Already having an XV144, I am trying to find a reason why I should order 
a K144XV for my K3.  Can you help?  What are the advantages?

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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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