[Elecraft] On VHF & UHF radios

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I'm using external transverters for 2M, 70cm and 23cm, those being 
DownEast Microwave, driving a IPA to the PA.  Yes, I think working EME 
is considered as weak signal work.  Plus I use a mast mounted preamps 
with separate TX and RX lines.  Makes for switching and sequencing to be 
less complex.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163

On 9/16/2015 6:52 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
> That could be, Bob.
>
> I should have phrased my question more specifically.
> My intended use for such a transceiver would be weak-signal work.
>
> I had the 2m option for the K3 but, with its low power output, I sold 
> it and bought a Kenwood TS-2000X to be dedicated to VHF/UHF operation.
> However, this type of operation demands high power (at least 100w) and 
> an antenna with high gain, so I would have to buy an external 
> amplifier at any rate.
> Thus, I might re-think the 2m option from Elecraft.
> It's a bonus that The K3(S) can handle up to nine transverters.
>
> At a convention way back in 2001, I became interested in working the 
> satellites and bought a Yaesu FT-847.
> The interest waned eventually, so I sold the 847 toward the purchase 
> of the TS-2000X.
>
> And no, I don't plan to use the TS-2000X on HF; not when I have a K3 
> and a K3S.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
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