[Elecraft] KX3-2M extended receive?

[Andrew Moore]

One of the most exciting things about this KX3 is its ability to be very
close to a "one rig for everything" rig. While it's not a dedicated contest
rig, a dedicated trail rig, a dedicated mobile rig, etc., it seems to come
close to a good blend of all.

If it's already capable of receiving VHF through 148 MHz, but doesn't make
that extra stretch to 155 or 162 (WX), I'll be disappointed, because for
adding just a little more coverage, this rig could fulfill a VHF scanner
role (and much municipal VHF stuff is between 148-162 MHz).  BUT...

That said, I'll understand if it's not implemented, because I'm sure
Elecraft has been through the thought process already.  On top of that,
they have insight into financial tradeoffs which we don't. They're smart
designers and it just comes down to a "wish list" issue. I suspect that if
they could easily implement extended receive at the price point they're
aiming for, they would have done it.

Until then, I'll just keep my fingers crossed, and if it doesn't work out,
I'll still be thrilled that a high performance K2/K3 blend can be had for
under $1K.

Thank you, Elecraft
--Andrew, NV1B
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On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 7:13 PM, Steve KC8QVO <kc8qvo at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Andrew,
>
> I am very impatiently awaiting the details like you are on this subject.
> What I can share from what I have learned here on the list is that this has
> not in fact been detailed yet, that has been announced. The 2m module is
> still in development. That having been said, it has been alluded to that
> extended receive beyond the 2m band is probably not feasible. There is a
> sensitivity limitation with the receiver. Also, the "IF" for the 2m
> "transverter" is 6m so there will not be the 2MHz band limitation as would
> happen if 10m were used.\