[Elecraft] (no subject)

[Edward R. Cole]

Since Wayne indicates they're open to the possibility of 70cm, 
eventually, and some subsequent comments consider a couple approaches:

Since there is room for both 20w HF tuner and 2m module, perhaps the 
70cm module could occupy the space for the tuner to provide 2m/70cm, or

Perhaps a combo 2m/70cm dual-band transverter as single package, or

A dual-band transverter as a separate piggy-back package that would 
clamp-on to the back of the KX3, thus allowing the 20w HF tuner in 
addition.  That would provide more space to obtain full 10w output for both.

I do get the objective to have "everything" inside the KX3, but there 
are simply limitations to what will fit.

Finally, a comment about the FT-817.  I was amazed to get HF-to-light 
in the FT-847 and then two years later they shrink it into a 5w 
version, wow!  It was a good radio, for its time, but did not 
encompass DSP in the initial unit.  Now the age of SDR is finally 
coming into full swing!  I am amazed to find that I will own three 
SDR once the KX3 arrives:  2007 SDR-IQ, 2009-K3, 2012-KX3.  Simply amazing!

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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:57:25 +0000
From: Thomas Horsten <thomas at horsten.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT
To: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
Cc: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
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Hi Wayne,

Not stopping me from getting a KX3 (I've already ordered mine), but to
completely replace my FT-817 it *would* be nice with 2m/70cm support. As I
understand it the internal 2m module comes at the expense of the ATU, so I
guess that won't be an option for me. The "killer KX3" would have both the
ATU and not only 2m but also 70cm operation, but I guess that just can't be
done in the space available.

The FT-817ND doesn't have an internal ATU but works well with the LDG one I
have, but having to carry both around does take some of the freedom away,
and I'm sure that carrying just the KX3 with the internal ATU and some wire
for an antenna will be a great experience. On the other hand, I'll probably
mostly use it with my LiPol 8Ah 12V battery, just to get the extra output
power.

Since I have to carry an internal ATU for the 817, maybe an external
70cm/2m transverter would be a possibility for the KX3? I'm guessing the
XV-series of transverters would work with the KX3, but they are a bit big.
If there was a combined 70cm/2m option for the KX3 in a smaller case, I'd
certainly buy it immediately.

73, Thomas M0TRN


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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