[Elecraft] K144XV

[Don Wilhelm]

Why are we adding the price of the FM filter to the K144XV?  There are 
SSB and CW modes on 2 meters.
One alternative is the external XV144 (or any other 2 meter 
transverter).  If that transverter were chosen, AND you wanted to change 
the crystal to cover the FM frequencies, the FM filter would still be 
required for the K3.
Since most 2 meter FM is repeater work, I don't think diversity mode is 
a benefit, so why even consider 2 FM filters.

73,
Don W3FPR

Brett Howard wrote:
> If you have the sub-receiver (and are willing to purchase 2 FM filters)
> then you've got the ability to do diversity on 2 meters if you so wish.
> You can also have the K3 doing dual VFO listen.  Such as using the main
> VFO down on the HF bands while the sub RX monitors a local repeater...
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