[Elecraft] On VHF & UHF radios

[Jim Brown]

On Wed,9/16/2015 4:52 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
> 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. 

That was a bad move. Check the specs on the TS2000X. The K3 has has far 
better RX specs, and is probably cleaner on TX.

All you need to add to a K3 with 2M transverter is a suitable power amp. 
Look for a vintage ('70s-'80s) Mirage or RF Concepts brick that drives 
to about 150W with 2W or 10W drive. A year or so ago, I found two of 
each just by asking on the reflectors of a couple of local ham clubs. I 
kept one of each and gave the others to a friend.

I really appreciate the K3 RX while working weak signal CW and digital 
modes on VHF. I'm using a vintage Elecraft 2M transverter that I bought 
more than 10 years ago.

73, Jim K9YC