[Elecraft] [K3][XV144][K144XV] Considering Sale of XV144 to replace with K144XV, need advice.

[Lew Phelps K6LMP]

An important consideration for me (in choosing the K144XV) was the fact that the XV144 does not cover the entire 2 meter band; it has only 2 mHz bandwidth from 144.00 to 146.00 mHz. The K144XV automatically switches crystals so that it can cover the entire 144-148 mHz spectrum of the 2 meter allocation. If you are planning to work 2 meter repeaters in the upper half of the band, the XV144 is not a viable option.

That fact, combined with the portability improvement, made it an easy choice for me, with the only downside being the lower wattage output of the K144XV.  However, the XV144 is recommended for only 5 watts output for high duty cycle FM and data, so there isn't really much difference.  It's easy enough to find an external 2 meter amplifier that you can drive with the 10 watts output from the K44XV if you want more power. 

Lew K6LMP

On Aug 18, 2010, at 8:52 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> I'm seriously considering selling my 2 year old, unbuilt XV144 (with oven and still in packaging) and buying a K144XV instead, having read the article on the K144XV in August QST.
> 
> I originally thought the XV144 would be far superior to the K144XV, but now think the difference would probably not be noticeable, but the convenience for portable use (at least carrying) would be significant.
> 
> My planned use for the K144XV is weekly net traffic on 145.375 FM and monthly UKAC 2m SSB contest (I currently use an FT-857 with 100W PA for this at an alternative location).
> 
> I'd be interested in people advice and thoughts etc. Especially from someone who has done the same.
> 
> Offers on the XV144 are welcome to give me an idea of it's value, but please don't spam the net with that, off list is fine by me (and I'll post my conclusion later).
> 
> Thank you
> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
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