[Elecraft] Internal tuner vs. 2m module?

[Wayne Burdick]

We're planning to allow the ATU and transverter to both be installed at the same time. 

73,
Wayne

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On Dec 4, 2011, at 7:50 PM, "Ron D'Eau Claire" <ron at cobi.biz> wrote:

> Don't forget that there is the Elecraft T1 ATU that can provide that
> external capability "off the shelf". 
> 
> Ron AC7AC
> 
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> [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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