[Elecraft] KX3-2M and -4M now available to order

[Mike Morrow]

Eric wrote:

> The KX3 2M FAQ, which will also apply to the -4M, can be reached at:
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm

The FAQ question that follows raises a number of additional questions:
 
> Q:  What is the current drain on 2 meters?
> 
> A:  Current drain is typically 300-350 mA on receive and 1.5 A on transmit
>     at 3 watts, running from a 14 V supply.

Is that the *TOTAL* current drawn by the KX3 with KX3-2M installed, or is
this *ADDITIONAL* current draw to that of the KX3 without KX3-2M?

Is there a front panel function that may be used to turn off the KX3-2M and
restore the pre-installation KX3 current consumption when 2m isn't desired?

>    We're also working on a standby mode (when squelched) that should reduce
>    average current drain to between 180 and 200 mA, depending on the dwell
>    time selected by the user.
 
I have the same question...is this squelched current draw in addition to
the normal KX3 current draw?

> The KX3-2M and -4m specific order page is at the following address.
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/tmp/kx3_2m_4m.html

The $60 premium charged for factory installation implies that there's some
notable time and effort required.  Is this an accurate anticipation?  Will
the factory-installation premium be the same for new KX3 units ordered with
the KX3-2m option?

Thanks,
Mike / KK5F