[Elecraft] Using tube transmitter with K3/KX3/K2 as receiver?

[stan levandowski]

Phil, AD5X, has an article on a T/R switch at: 
 http://www.ad5x.com/images/Articles/QSKBArevA.pdf


I've built it and it works FB.


As far as why one would want to do this: It's just downright "fun" to 
build a homebrew tube rig, for QRP or otherwise, and to restore a 
vintage transmitter.  If we already have a good, modern transceiver in 
the shack, then half the problem is solved.


I've had much fun with my Xtal controlled 6C4-5763 rig, chirps and 
all....


73, Stan WB2LQF 

On Thu, Oct 23, 2014 at 12:18 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Eric,
>
> Although I am not certain why you would want to do that, it can be 
> done - Elecraft gear offers seamless transceive operation all by 
> itself, so I do not understand the fascination with an external tube 
> type transmitter.  OTOH, if you really want to do that --
>