[Elecraft] KX3 battery life question...

[Edward R. Cole]

I broke the "news" about my interest in getting a KX3 to my CFO and 
financial planner (the XYL), today.  I explained the no net increase 
in debt theory (I sell some old stuff the be able to buy new 
stuff)...not sleeping outside with the dogs, so guess all is well.

I will be interested in the internal 2m transverter without ATU, but 
I can wait awhile for the 2m transverter to be introduced.  I would 
guess the intended primary use of the KX3 is as a full-featured HF 
QRP rig and it makes sense to have the ATU offered with it.

I have two alternative plans to provide 2m:  buy a cheap 2m HT and/or 
use my existing 144-28 transverter bought for mw interface.  But 
ultimately having the embedded 2m unit in the KX3 will provide me the 
"cleanest" portable rig.  So I will add the internal 2m transverter 
when it is offered.

I will be thinking about quick install concepts for having the KX3 in 
the shack or as a mobile.  Should only take one-minute to install 
either location.  I can also see it used as a 2m hand portable rig 
with the internal battery.

It appears Elecraft is listening to what all us are wanting and 
trying to give us a versatile little rig.  I hope the order backlog 
is not too long.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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