[Elecraft] KX3 2-meter module progress report

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Dave,

The KX3-2M module occupies less than one cubic inch -- that's about 1/15th the space occupied by the K144XV, the 2-m module used in the K3. Given this, we had to make some design tradeoffs. The KX2-2M's sensitivity is nearly as good as the K144XV's, but the latter has higher power output and somewhat greater dynamic range. 

I think if you were trying to win a VHF contest in a strong-signal environment, you might want heavier weaponry. But after the war, if your side lost and you had to run to the hills with only what you would carry, a 2-pound KX3 with 2 meter capability would be an excellent choice.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


"Dave" <dave at g0dja.co.uk> wrote:

> Has anyone done any tests of sensitivity/selectivity and IM3 performance yet please?  Some of us use VHF and UHF for more than FM via repeaters, like Auroral, Sporadic-E, Meteor Scatter and enhanced Tropo propagation conditions.  The contest people will also want to know about the stong signal handling capabiliies for contest working.  In Europe band occupancy can be a bit intense at times in major contests.