[Elecraft] Second Configuration

[Edward R. Cole]

I am seriously considering the KX3 to replace my FT-817 (early 
version).  It will probably live in the shack most of the time and 
only mobile if making a long trip.  I seem to recall seeing a bracket 
attached to the back that looks like the radio would slip onto a 
single metal bracket.  If so then buying two mounting brackets (one 
for in the vehicle and other attached to the shelf in the shack would 
provide the easy solution).  The bracket I saw in the photos looked 
like it would make for fast install/removal.

Regarding connectors I did not see anything that would be a problem 
for use in the shack.  I run two antenna cable to my FT-817 (432 
antenna goes to the front BNC using a right angle male 
connector).  144 antenna goes to the back SO-239.

The KX3 has a single BNC, I believe.  If 2m module is added it may 
have a separate output connector (or not)?  I recently talked with 
Wayne and they are currently working on the 2m unit.  He did not say 
if it would get offered at the same time the KX3 is rolled 
out.  Expectations for the KX3 is Christmas (?) so ordering might 
start a bit before that (but I have no inside info regarding 
that).  I will begin selling off some equipment to raise the 
necessary cash (IC-V8000, D3010, FT-817, ...the neighbors noisy 
dogs...the moose that trashed my eme antenna...).


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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