[Elecraft] KX3 Approx Cost/User Downloads/Dev

[Edward R. Cole]

Wayne,

Thanks for the link.

Perusing the details, I note a single antenna connector, which makes 
sense with a compact radio.  But I do not see evidence of a 
transverter interface.  I was not sure if that was being included - 
appears not.  Being QRP, this is not hard to overcome by use of a 10w 
40-dB attenuator chip and pin-diode relay in the transverter to 
switch TR at the transverter.  Many transverters can be ordered with 
a transceiver connection option.

The KX3 with 2m option should look very attractive as an alternative 
to the FT-817 as IF radio for VHF and Microwave hams.  For portable 
mw it is way more attractive than hauling the K3 around (which I am 
reluctant to do).  My 10-GHz portable station utilizes the FT-817 
with all components fitting into a Pelican 1520 case.  I think the 
KX3 will fit in the same footprint as the FT-817.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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