[Elecraft] K144XV vs XV144

[David G4DMP]

Both have a similar low noise, high gain front ends, Ron, and there is
little to choose between them as regards performance. There have been
several comparisons between the two on the reflector and a search on the
nabble archive might prove useful. In your application, with an external
amplifier I think I would be inclined to go for the XV144. (I have both)

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, Ron W3ZV <w3zv at verizon.net> writes
>I am looking to add 2m to my K3. I need to decide whether to get the
>internal transverter or the external. The way I would purchase them,
>cost is almost equal. Crystal oven on the external, K144RFLK and KXV3
>upgrade on the internal. Neither will drive my current brick amp to
>full output so, thats a wash as well. Building the XV144  is a plus. So
>I guess it comes down to receive performance and transmit stability. If
>anyone has made this choice, what made you choose one or the other?
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