[Elecraft] KX3 testing

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Mon Nov 5 10:01:11 EST 2012


Howard,

I am not Eric or Wayne, but the KX3 is specified for continuous duty at 
3 watts, so if your output power needs are at 3 watts or less, you 
should be able to go keydown all day long at that power level.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/5/2012 9:40 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote:
> Eric, Wayne;
>
> I would like to use the KX3 as a signal source for extended periods, in
> the order of 10-15 minutes or more.  Other than the noted power-foldback
> with PA temp characteristic, is there any other component in the KX3
> design which would not be happy with an extended transmit use?  I can
> work around the power foldback with PA temp issue, but would hate to
> degrade or risk failure of another internal component in this use.
>
>



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