[Elecraft] [KX3] Foxhunting with the KX3 2m module

[Don Nelson]

The suggested attachment to the KX3 is risky because of the stress the 
mass presents on the SMA connector.

The same risk exists for BNC antenna attached to SMA connectors on HTs. 
I mitigated that risk, a bit, on my HT by using an adaptor that has a 
male SMA connector that has a flat surface that snugs up to the HT body 
when the connector is attached to the HT. This same adaptor could be 
used on the KX3.

Here is an example of such a connector on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pce-Conversion-Adapter-BNC-female-F-to-SMA-male-M-RF-connector-for-radio-gold-/271590922716?pt=US_Radio_Comm_Coaxial_Cables_Connectors&hash=item3f3c1499dc

Shop around - I have no idea if this ebay seller is the right choice.

Don, N0YE



On 9/2/2014 6:12 AM, Matt VK2RQ wrote:
> I saw the following blog post about someone using the KX3 with 2m transverter for fox hunting:
> http://www.n4kgl.info/2014/09/the-kx3-2-meter-module-is-handy-for-fox.html
>
> This sounds like a great idea, and would work well with the adjustable attenuator mini module, if you put it in a metal box. Not too sure about the strain of mounting an antenna directly on the SMA connector though. If the KX3 had a feature where it would output a tone proportional to signal strength, then this might be a good convincer when deciding on the 2m module.
>
> 73,
> Matt VK2RQ
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