[Elecraft] [K3] K144XV-K 2-meter 10 watt module kit Questions

[Phil Hystad]

Regarding the K144XV-K 2-meter 10 watt module kit, I have a few questions:

(1) Does the excellent RX performance of the K3 translate into the 2-meter band.  I mean, would this option be a great weak signal 2 meter performer?


(2) I am thinking of using weak signal only, SSB and CW and probably mostly CW.  Are all the features of the K3 translated to the 2-meter range.  For example, break-in keying?  Is there anything that I would find missing?  I know, vague question.


(4) From reading the short spec (data sheet) brochure, it looks like the only modes mentioned are SSB, CW, and FM.  Are any other modes supported such as digital modes like PSK31 or RTTY?


(5) Does the K144XV-K share the same IF frequency and therefore the same filters I already have in my K3?  (if this is a dumb question I plead total ignorance of how this module fits into the K3).


(6)  Does anyone use an external amplifier, maybe something like a THP HL-350Vdx or others of similar ilk?  Any gotchas in this configuration?


Thanks for any help you can be.

73, phil, K7PEH