[Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Yup - That's what he said :-)

Eric
elecraft.com

On 5/8/2014 6:15 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> Wayne,
>
> Is it correct to assume that only one of these two modules could be in a KX3 
> at one time?
>
> Any good rumors about a U.S 4 meter band? First I've heard it suggested!
>
> Phil w7ox
>
> On 5/8/14, 5:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> We'll be taking orders for the KX3-2M module, at Dayton and via the web, 
>> starting next Friday, May 16th. (Please don't call Elecraft about this yet -- 
>> we won't be set up to take orders until then.)
>>
>> Meanwhile, we're thinking about doing a 4-meter version. 4 meters is not 
>> available in the U.S., yet, but it is available in many countries in ITU 
>> region 1 (Europe, Africa, Middle East, etc.). For details, see:
>>
>>     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-meter_band.
>>
>> A KX3-4M would be identical to the 2-meter version, with about 3 watts 
>> output, a very low noise figure, and all-mode operation. It would use the 
>> same PCB, requiring only component changes. Unfortunately there isn't room 
>> for both 2- and 4-meters on one module.
>>
>> Any interest in a KX3-4M?
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>
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