[Elecraft] KX3 2-meter module progress report

[Wayne Burdick]

Not yet. Still testing and refining.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Oct 14, 2013, at 5:30 PM, Chris Johnson <elecraft at ozy.us> wrote:

> Hi Wayne,
> 
> I'm sorry I missed Pacificon this year.  This is great news.   Can you tell us if you stated any general ETA for preordering and availability?
> 
> On Oct 12, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
>> 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