[Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module?

[Gary VK4FD]

Ron,

Did we not hear that the KX3 would have a remote 100W PA as well as an ATU capable of being put together and used as a remote unit such as in a vehicle?

I am fairly certain I read that.

73

Gary


VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile
Elecraft Equipment
K3 #679, KPA-500 #018
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ron D'Eau Claire 
  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 1:50 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module?


  Don't forget that there is the Elecraft T1 ATU that can provide that
  external capability "off the shelf". 

  Ron AC7AC

  -----Original Message-----
  From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
  [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve KC8QVO
  Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 7:10 PM
  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
  Subject: [Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module?

  Somewhere along my readings I heard something about possibly adding 2m later
  down the road in the KX3 and that it would be optional whether you want the
  tuner OR the 2m module. I am taking that to mean that both modules will not
  fit under the hood of the KX3. 

  There have been several K2 op's that have remote mounted the 100w module
  outside of the case of the K2 to allow a 10w portable rig or a desk-top 100w
  rig. Just because the module is intended to be an "internal" addition
  doesn't mean there isn't a way to put it "outside the box". 

  That brings me to my question:
  How hard would it be to remote mount the tuner? I would greatly benefit from
  having 2m in the rig as I am a backpacker and that would let me have an
  all-in-one rig. I also like to use jumper dipoles so for the most part I
  have a resonant antenna with me and don't need the tuner function. However,
  for other portable operations it would be nice to have the tuner such as
  when I fly out for conferences or training - pack it all in a suit case and
  off I go! 

  An even better addition to 2m - make the receive capabilities cover the
  adjacent VHF spectrum, specifically up through 163mHz to cover the NOAA
  weather stations. This is a huge help after 2 days in the back country.
  Also, if the module can have repeater capabilities that would be great
  (probably a stupid question/suggestion as all all-mode 2m rigs do). 

  Steve, KC8QVO


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