[Elecraft] K144XV

[Ed K1EP]

Unfortunately, there is no way to operate diversity on 2M with the K3 
and a K144XV.  The is no way to operate both the Main and Sub RX on 
2M at the same time.   You could put an FM filter in both the Main 
and Sub RX so you can use the K144XV through either one, not both at 
the same time.  And as Don said, there is considerable use for the 
K144XV on SSB, CW and digital modes.

At 2/7/2010 08:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>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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