[Elecraft] KX3-2M extended receive?

[Andrew Moore]

Sorry if this has been brought up before, but I've been off the list for a
while and haven't found an answer in the archives.

Is there any chance the KX3's 2 meter option could cover receive-only up to
about 155 MHz?  If not, without going into horrendous detail, what are the
technical limitations preventing this (or are they financial as well?)

I was glad to see that a 2 meter option is being considered. This sealed
the deal for me on the KX3, as I like the idea of a compact HF mobile (and
even desktop) unit, and I like to have 2 meters available in the mobile as
well - but mainly as a scanner for my local FD/police freqs.

I was (an still am) very interested in having  this extended receive
capability in the K3 as well, but I do understand it's not an option there.
 Do the KX3 and K3 share the same limitations (or whatever) in regards to
lack of extended VHF receive?

Not looking to start a "wish list" war but I suspect extended VHF receive
is a pretty common desire for 2 meter users.

Even without extended receive on VHF, this rig looks incredibly promising.
A "K3-ish rig in a K2 package" was on my wish list years ago and it looks
like Elecraft is about to deliver just that.

Thanks,
--Andrew, NV1B
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