[Elecraft] Second Configuration

[Wayne Burdick]

Edward R. Cole wrote:

> I am seriously considering the KX3 to replace my FT-817....

There you go, forcing me to compare the two :)  The KX3 is about 30%  
smaller and lighter, with over twice the front panel space, one third  
as much RX-mode current drain, nearly three times the max power  
output, 32-bit floating-point DSP, built-in paddle and tilt stand, and  
maybe 30 dB better RX dynamic range. (End of shameless promotion.)


> I seem to recall seeing a bracket
> attached to the back that looks like the radio would slip onto a
> single metal bracket.  ... The bracket I saw in the photos looked
> like it would make for fast install/removal.

That's the intent. It will have a hole pattern compatible with RAM- 
mounts. As of right now it's still in the modeling phase, but we're  
hoping to get it finished early next year.


> Regarding connectors ...The KX3 has a single BNC, I believe.  If the  
> 2m module is added it may
> have a separate output connector (or not)?

Yes -- an SMA, about 1" from the BNC connector. You could have both  
antennas connected.

73,
Wayne
N6KR