[Elecraft] The KX3 as a shortwave broadcast receiver

[Mike Morrow]

Jim wrote:

> If you're backpacking in the boonies and want to listen to AM radio with 
> your KX3, fine. But the Tecsun is a really good FM RX, which almost 
> certainly provides better programming options with very little 
> additional weight or cost.

Exactly.  The PL-380 is very small...a negligible increase in carry
weight and bulk, even when backpacking with a ham QRP rig.  For even
better AM reception than the excellent PL-380 presents, the PL-390
has a significantly better (longer) ferrite rod antenna.  Battery
life in these small SDRs is very very good as well.

In the past 34 years, I've never been on any camping, backpacking, or
day hiking trip without carrying an AM/FM radio, even when carrying a
QRP rig...and I never will.  It's especially welcome late at night
on a solitary trip in some wilderness area during the winter off-season.

73,
Mike / KK5F