[Elecraft] KX3 Batttery life question...

[Bill K9YEQ]

This is exactly what I have wanted since the KX1.  I own the FT817 and the
battery issue is just that... an issue.  With 6m SSB and all the low bands
in the KX3, it fills all I could ever hope for in a portable, especially
with the planned add-ins.  Plug in units in the battery compartment could
serve as additional add-ins to make greater flexibility for future updates
which the user could purchase.  I have enjoyed the portable operation of the
FT-817 with the options of additional SSB filter and DSP along with the
latest NIMH battery technology, but I would abandon this in a moment for the
KX3 design when successfully implemented.  Having 2 meter FM is not my
requirement.  I have a TH72d and TS2000 for playing around and the TH72d
takes care of my VHF UHF needs as a portable station including APRS and
Packet.

73,
Bill
K9YEQ


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 6:16 PM
To: David Ferrington, M0XDF
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batttery life question...


On Aug 26, 2011, at 4:01 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> ...might even be able to put the 100w PA in place of the battery....

Unfortunately, no. The KX3's normal low-pass filters are rated at 15 W, as
is the ATU.

The battery is very important; it makes the KX3 an all-in-one unit that you
can quickly deploy in an emergency, take on a short hike, toss into a very
small small corner of your suitcase, etc. It's an inherent part of the
product.

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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