[Elecraft] K144XV?

[Paul at N4LCD.com]

John Burkholder wrote:
>I currently use an older model 2-meter mobile transceiver (on the 
>desk) for local repeater contacts, etc.   It's getting tired and 
>will probably need to be replaced before long.  Can anyone tell me 
>what advantages there might be to installing the K144XV 2-meter 
>module in my K3, as opposed to just getting another (less expensive, 
>higher output) dedicated 2-meter transceiver?

The K144XV would give you all mode instead of just FM but at more 
cost and lower power.

If you only want 2 meter FM, then a separate less-expensive 
higher-power 2 meter FM mobile rig right might make a lot more sense 
to you. That's the approach I use. Since I never transmit on both at 
the same time, I use one power supply for both the 2 meter FM rig and 
the K3/100.