[Elecraft] KX3 Questions

[Phil Hystad]

Added comment on one part of post below...

> Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M and actually for the cost, you could probably find a very nice 2M rig.

I agree with the comment quoted above if the 2M mode is FM and repeater action or whatever only.  But, if you are
wanting to do weak signal work with CW, SSB, etc. then the 2M option is a very good cost item and worth the
small increment of $.

I bought the 2M option primarily for weak signal ops but haven't finished making my 2-meter antenna yet, in fact,
still collecting the materials for its construction (a 7 element Yagi is the plan right now, maybe I will add elements).

73, phil, K7PEH



> On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:51 AM, David Ahrendts <davidahrendts at me.com> wrote:
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> Larry, I assembled a KX3 and it’s companion KXPA100 amp 3 weeks ago, and it is an outstanding combo. I’m replacing a Kenwood TS-480HX (an outstanding device also) which I ran with an Ameritron ALS-600S 600-watt linear. With some balancing and shielding I will be able to run the KX3 + KXPA100 into the 600 watt linear. So, I have my super compact QRP radio that I can put in my back pack and sit on a lawn chair with a Buddy Pole on top of a mountain, or the high power base station on my desk at home with the mini-beam. Cake and eat it too. The KXP3 pan adapter for the KX3 arrives today — my weekend project.
> I’ll suggest the roofing filter especially for CW. Did not get an antenna tuner for either the KX3 or KXPA100, but might reconsider that later, since I have an auto-tuner for the big linear. Had no interest in using the KX3 on 2M and actually for the cost, you could probably find a very nice 2M rig.
> Assembly suggestion: they provide you with a lot of little teeny tiny screws. Get a cupcake pan or ice cube tray and separate all the parts and label them. Very difficult to tell a 5/32 screw from a 1/4. Tweezers help. And the customer support is extraordinary.
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> David Ahrendts, KC0XT, Los Angeles  
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>> On Oct 31, 2014, at 8:07 AM, Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B <lwolfgang at arrl.org> wrote:
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>> I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions about roofing filter choices and other configuration suggestions welcome.
>> I have noticed that there is some information about a 2 m / 4 m transverter. I've trying to figure out what the 4 m band would be. I'm not aware that we have an allocation there (70 something MHz?) The information still seems a bit sketchy about that. Any ideas? Thanks.
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>> 73,
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>> Larry Wolfgang, WR1B
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