[Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

[Matt Zilmer]

Hi Dietmar,

4, 6, 12, and 16 MHz should work fine.  For the K3, the range of 7.5
to 9 MHz is locked out for TX and isn't very sensitive on RX.  This
range is too close to the 8.2 MHz IF to use.  The KX3 has no such
restriction, however, being a Zero-IF architecture.  The KX3 TX range
is wide open as shipped from the factory.

Elecraft have a PC program that removes the K3's TX restrictions
(except around 8 MHz).  To get a copy, you should present Elecraft
with a copy of your Amateur license and any
qualifications/certifications for your command and craft.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:31:19 +0100, you wrote:

>Hy @ all,
>I would like to replace my old IC-706 with a K3 or KX3 (with 100 watts PA) but for that I need to know, if it is possible to send on the sailmail.com channels and on the ssb ship-ship frequencies at 4 6 8 12 and 16 mhz like my old IC706.
>
>I think, it´s not an issue like all modern transceivers have this option, but I did not found any informations how to "open" it for K3 and KX3
>
>all the best to you and yours,
>fair winds for the sailors,
>Dietmar, DL4HAO 
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