[Elecraft] K144XV

[David Dunn]

I've been wondering when someone would raise trhis point!

It struck me too it was an expensive way of getting on 2meters.
On a similar note, I query the desirability of having "everything in one
box"
In general a universal tool is seldom as good as one made for a specific
job.
 Moreover, two meters may be something to have on in the "backround" while
using the normal HF bands in the usual way.

However my problems at the moment are with the K3, gone very unreliable,
loses lock with the VCO without warning and apart from watching the external
output meter I canot tell is I am transmitting
Elecraft Tech advice to date is not helping much.....
                                                                      If I
knew how to put a big "smiley" on here (Frowning of course) I would do it!
 73    David,  VK3DBD   currently not a happy K3 User

On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 11:07 PM, Ci Jones <bpci at aol.com> wrote:

> I would appreciate hearing the opinion of members of this group on an
> issue I am facing. I just downloaded the manual for the K144XV since I
> am considering this upgrade. As I understand it, it is an all mode ten
> watt transceiver, and it costs about $300.00. In order to use it, I
> will also have to buy a KXV3A for $140.00 and a KFL3B-FM for $126.00.
> For a total of $560.00, I will have access to two meters with my K3. I
> will also be able to listen to frequencies outside of the amateur
> bands. I am wondering (and this is what I need your opinions on) why
> this would be a better buy for me than another transceiver dedicated to
> VHF and UHF and putting out considerably more power? In other words,
> what are the benefits and uses of me purchasing this option (these
> options) for my K3? I appreciate your comments. Thanks and 73, Ci
>
> Ci Jones, WU7R
> K3/100, K2/100 and K1/4
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