[Elecraft] KX3-2M module?

[Wayne Burdick]

"Lance Collister, W7GJ" <w7gj at q.com> wrote:

> Has anybody heard anything regarding the timing of the KX3-2M module for the KX3?  Is it still planned for high enough stability for JT65B mode and a maximum power of 10w?

Hi Lance,

I'm not sure where you got that figure. Our postings on this topic are summarized in an FAQ (http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm).

- Max power is 3 W.

- The module is unlikely to support very narrowband modes, because short-term local oscillator excursions at the I.F. (48 MHz) are, in effect, multiplied by about 3. FM and AM modes can be used with normal factory temperature compensation on 2 m. To use CW/SSB, the extended VFO temperature compensation procedure will be required. This level of compensation would also allow the use of narrow-shift RTTY. But JT65 and similar modes on 2 meters would probably require tighter frequency stability.

73,
Wayne
N6KR